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Sonia Dunbar Obituary

DUNBAR Sonia May Dunbar, age 50, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in the comfort of her loving husband and family members. Born in the parish of St. Andrew Jamaica, West Indies Sonia has been a resident of Stratford since 1976. She received an associate degree in secretarial science from Sacred Heart University and has been employed as an administrative assistant with the Defense Contract Auditing Agency for the past 25 years. Sonia was a member of the Messiah Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Alberto Dunbar of Stratford; three daughters, Jarita (her husband Mark) Braziel of Bridgeport, Jenise and Janelle Dunbar both of Stratford; her mother, Lorna Francis; four brothers, Colin Francis of Naugatuck, Hugh "Wallace" Francis of Bridgeport, Owen Francis of West Haven and Robert Francis of Ga.; a sister, Sandra Ramalho of Naugatuck; her father-in-law, Manoah Dunbar and mother-in-law Frederica Dunbar both of Bridgeport; several nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress St., Bridgeport with Rev. Elizabeth Sapp Jones, officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport following the service. Friends are invited to the viewing Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Morton's Mortuary, 25 Margaret E. Morton Lane, Bridgeport is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jul. 31 to Aug. 3, 2009.

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Kevin Best

August 12, 2009

To The Francis Family
I was saddened to hear of Sonia's passing. It has been twenty years or so since I'd last seen Sonia, but this was a shock to me. We know she is in a better place no more suffering. I will lift you up in prayer. May God comfort you all.

WANDA SOTO-SMITH

August 10, 2009

To the Francis Family.
Sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayer.
Love The Soto and Smith Family

Madeline Martinez

August 7, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Families.
I was very saddened to hear of Sonia's passing today. She was truly one of the kindest and good hearted people that I have had the honor to have shared great memories with. I will miss you Sonia! May you rest in peace. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Antone "Tony" Robinson

August 7, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family:
My deepest sympathy to your families. May you find comfort and strength in all you memories. Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

Althea Bailey

August 6, 2009

I will miss our chats about getting older...sagging everything..you will forever be in my heart. God bless and keep the family.

Debrann "Thurman Gilliam'

August 5, 2009

I remembered Sonia in High School we had fun she will never be forgotten God Bless the Family a friend Debrann Thurman

Brenda Planas (Camacho)

August 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JUNE POPE

August 5, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU PRAYERS ARE WITH AT THIS TIME.WITH DEEP SORROW AND AND PAIN WE ARE FEELING BE BLESS.TO THE FAMILY DUNBAR&FRANCIS
FROM JUNE&TREVOR POPE

MONICA FISHER

August 5, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU WE CANNOT EXPRESS OUR DEEP SORROW MAY GOD BLESS THE DUNBAR/FRANCIS FAMILY
JERRY&MONICA FISHER (SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT)

Janice Cuttino-Nishimura

August 5, 2009

Francis & Dunbar Family,

I remember Sonia from High School that smile and she had a soft and easy manner. I am truley sorry for your lost. Your family will be in my prayers.

Queen Johnson & Family

August 5, 2009

To The Francis and Dunbar Family:

May God keep you and comfort you during this difficult time. Please know that you all are in my prayers.

God Bless,

Carolyn Johnson

August 5, 2009

To The Francis and Dunbar: Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with each of you at this time of your loss. I know words cannot express what you are feeling. Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot heal.

Love & God bless,

Brenda, Olivette & Grady Martin

August 4, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Koren Paul

August 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love, Koren, Shane, & Kayla

August 4, 2009

To The Francis and Dunbar Family: There will come a day when your tears of Sorrow will softly flow into tears of Remembrance and your Heart will begin to Heal itself and Grieving will be interrupted by episodes of Joy. May your memories ease your Grief and bring you Comfort. Sonia was such a beautiful person and will truly be missed by us all. With deepest Sympathy.

Timberlake Family

Trinda Best-Hoxie

August 4, 2009

To The Franics and Dunbar Families: My heart is heavy and words cannot express the sense of loss I feel learning of Sonia's passing. She was a dear friend for the past 40 years. She will be truly missed. I will cherish the memories of all the times we shared together. My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that God will continue to strengthen you all during this very difficult time.

August 4, 2009

Dear members of the Francis and Dunbar
families.Be assured of our prayers for your strength and comfort at this time.
Love,
Maurice,Andrea Munroe [nee Scott]&Family
Toronto,Canada.

Talaine Fraser & Family

August 4, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family: My deepest condolences for the loss of Sonia, her generous spirit touched so many lives - she will always be treasured. May God bless you with strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Georgina Sherman

August 4, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar families, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Sonia. For many years, Sonia and I were in the same classes in elementary school and she was always a considerate friend. Several years ago, I happen to see her again and found that she hadn't changed ; she was still very kind, gentle woman. My prayers go out to the entire family. Sincerely, Georgina (Medina) Sherman.

August 4, 2009

Jarita & Family: Melanie and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family, We pray that God will give you all strength and comfort during your time of bereavement. Your are all in our prayers.
Gail Smith & Melanie Williams (Bridgeport, CT)

August 4, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with strength and understanding.
Craig Kelly & Family (Bridgeport, CT)

August 4, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with strength and understanding.
Craig Kelly & Family (Bridgeport, CT)

Henry Moraes

August 3, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family, Please except my deepest sympathies on the passing of (Somia Francis Dunbar) -The Moraes Family

Donna Hall

August 3, 2009

To the Dunbar and Francis Family,

May the God of love and peace comfort your hearts during this sad time.

Love & blessings,

Christopher Williams

August 3, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sonia. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and he will strengthen you and bring you through. My prayers are with you.

Bob & Cathie Hyde

August 3, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 3, 2009

To: The Francis & Dunbar Families:

Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot heal.

Edward & Elaine Lomax

Linda Paul

August 3, 2009

Sandra and Frank,

Please extend our heartfelt sympathy to your Mom, your siblings, and your sister Sonia's entire family. Sorry we cannot be with you during this difficult time, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Rouse Michele

August 3, 2009

My prayers are with each of you in your time of pain. May your healing come through the wonderful memories you have of Sonia.

~The Rouse Family

Jannae Wallace

August 3, 2009

Sandra and family,

May the cherished memories you've shared comfort you during this difficult time.
God Bless.

August 3, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Nicholas and Ainsley Ramalho

Jennifer Luckey

August 3, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar family; Please know that my prayers are thoughts are with each of you at this time of your loss. I know words cannot express what you are feeling, but know God has taken another angel to sit by his side. Love and God Bless

Earl Bellamy

August 3, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Families,
Please except our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear loved one (Sonia Dunbar).

The Bellamy Family

Tori D. Luckey-Walker

August 3, 2009

You're in my thought and prayers. My deepest sympathy to the Francis and Dunbar family.

Brett Avery

August 3, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar families:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God Bless all of you.


Brett Avery & Family

August 3, 2009

To the Dunbar Family

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mrs. Franklin
Park City Magnet School

Shawn Young-Wilson

August 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bob + Deb Heizman

August 3, 2009

Colin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Bob and Deb Heizman

Yvette Weekes

August 3, 2009

Sonia, gone too soon, our sincere condolences to Alberto, Aunt Lorna and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love and support from your family in Margate, Florida, Aston & Myrtle Scott, Betty and family and Yvette & Ron Weekes.

Brian and Denise Scott

August 3, 2009

Dear Al,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Johnson

August 3, 2009

To The Frances & Dunbar Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you, Sonia was a wonderful women, always had a smile whenever I saw her. I will always remember her. God Bless all of you.

Rob Avery

August 3, 2009

To the Francis/Dunbar family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord and he will see you through your storm.

Melissa Brown

August 3, 2009

I was very sad to hear of Sonia's passing. Although we never physically met, we had many conversations over the phone at work. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family.

Elaine Burkman

August 3, 2009

May G-d grant you the peace and strength you need at this time. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Sonia.
Sincerely,
Elaine Burkman

antonietta clemente

August 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Avery Lee

August 3, 2009

To the Family,

Remember God is with you during these difficult times.

God bless you all and may you all move forward in his GRACE.

Annie & Jennifer Pouncy

August 2, 2009

To the Francis / Dunbar Families,

The lord has called home another one of his children, Sonia a mother, daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God keep you in his comfort in your time of sorrow.

Ernest Pouncy

August 2, 2009

To the Francis / Dunbar Families,

The lord has called home another one of his children, Sonia a mother, daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. Words cannot express the deep sorrow and pain we feel with the loss. She touched our hearts and lives in such an unbelievable way. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God keep you in his comfort in your time of sorrow.

Horace,Dennise, Marlene Haldane

August 2, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies. God always acts in the best interest of His own. Rom.8:28. Our love to all.

Sheila Black

August 2, 2009

To the Dunbar and Francis Family,

May God keep you and comfort you during this difficult time. Please know that you all are in my prayers.

Tremaine Best

August 2, 2009

To the Francis/Dunbar families,

God Bless you all with peace, comfort and understanding.

arthur young

August 2, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Edgerton Family

August 2, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family:


So very sorry to hear the news. From all our hearts, our prayers are with you.

MICHAEL DUNHAM

August 2, 2009

To the Francis/Dunbar families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God keep you in his comfort in your time of sorrow.

Betty Sembiante

August 1, 2009

Words cannot express the deep sorrow and pain we feel with the loss of your (and our) beautiful Sonia. She touched our hearts and lives in such an unforgettable way, just as all of you have. Our deep love and sypathy to you all.
With love, Betty & Bill

Wendy White

August 1, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

STEPHANIE BOOKER

July 31, 2009

TO THE FAMILY'S OF MY DEAR FRIEND

THEIR ARE NOT ANY WORDS TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS, MY HEART IS HEAVY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL BEST BUDDY. I SEND MY LOVE TO YOU ALL,I WISH I COULD BE THEIR WITH YOU ALL.

Dawn Vermont

July 31, 2009

To The Dunbar & Francis Family,
So sorry about the loss of beautiful Sonia. Her soul is now at rest. May you find some level of comfort in the wonderful memories she left behind. Love you all family!

Carmen Hatton

July 31, 2009

To the Francis and Dunbar Family:

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, or one more touch. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carmen, Sherrica and Dee-Dee

Agatha Cribb

July 31, 2009

To the Dunbar family

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Paul & Agatha Cribb

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