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Adele Willette Obituary

Adele "Dellie" (Berck) Willette, 87, of Rockville, beloved wife of the late Wilfred R. Willette, of Madison, Maine, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.

She was born Aug. 8, 1927, in Rockville, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Hensen) Berck. Adele enjoyed many years of employment with The Swiss Family Cleaners. She retired from Rockville General Hospital, where she worked in administration. Del and Will enjoyed several years of retirement in Florida and Connecticut. She loved to read, make puzzles, win at bingo (that seemed to be always), and most of all, playing cards with her friends. She was also a talented knitter.

Del is survived by her children Charlene "Dee" Brock of The Villages, Florida, Larry Willette and his wife, Anne, of Tolland, and Lynn Bonczek and her husband, David, of Charlotte, North Carolina. She also leaves her grandchildren, Cmdr. Philip Brock of the United States Navy, currently stationed in Japan, and his wife, Amie, Leslie Smith and her husband, Charlie, of New Jersey, Katie A. Willette and Nicholas C. Willette, both of Vernon; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Adele was also predeceased by her sister, Marcelle Kolle and her husband, Raymond Bolieau; her brother, Eugene Berck and his wife, Mary Berck; and her son-in-law, Frank Brock.

Relatives and friends may join the family Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville, CT 06066.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Church, 141 Maple Street, Ellington, CT 06029. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.

For online condolences, visit

www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2015.
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On this anniversary of Aunt Delli's passing I am remembering the family reunions. I remember it was hard to get a good night's sleep cause every Willette snores! Thinking of her and Uncle Peto and all of you.

Gerald Willette

Family

January 23, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Del was a wonderful friend when we camped at Roaring Brook for several summers.

Susan Hartley

January 30, 2015

Sad to hear about Aunt Del, always hard to deal with the loss of a parent. My thoughts have been about all of you, Larry, Dee, and Lynne. We had so many good family visits growing up! My dad would load up the car and off we would go to Ct. to visit for a few days, many laughs and fun times. Aunt Del kept a beautiful,comfy home. Thinking of you all with many happy memories. Love you all. Norma Jean

January 30, 2015

It's so difficult being so far away... we are close in heart but wish we could be there for real hugs. We miss you all and speak of you often. Time flies...
Love, Jon, Susan and family

January 30, 2015

Larry we are very sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.
Love, Sheila & Justyn

Sheila Cyr

January 29, 2015

our deepest simpathys

ipic same

January 29, 2015

Our condolences. So sad to lose anyone, especially a family member. Memories of the wild and crazy family reunions at your home, and my mother was saying how you used to like to have an Old Fashioned with her whenever you came to Maine. Love and condolences to you all.
Aunt Priscilla and Gerald

January 29, 2015

I am so sorry to read of your loss. A good neighbor for so many years! Vernon Center Heights is not the same! May all your happy memories make this difficult time easier to endure. God will give you strength.
Wanda & John Kincman

January 29, 2015

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Burke-Fortin Funeral Home

76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT 06066-3226

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31

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Luke's Church

141 Maple Street, Ellington, CT

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31

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Ellington Center Cemetery

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76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT 06066-3226

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