Marie Bloxsom

Marie Bloxsom

Mrs. Marie Bloxsom, 84, of Milford, Connecticut, and the wife of the late, Milford Police Officer, Raymond E. Bloxsom, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Milford Hospital.

Daughter of the late William and Natalie O'Brien Gerschefski, she was born on April 11, 1926, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Marie graduated from Stratford High Sschool, Class of 1944, then attended Bridgeport School of Business, graduating in 1946. She was a 60 year resident of Knobb Hill in the Bayview section of Milford and was the highly recognized office manager for Harrison's Hardware for over 40 years until its closing. Marie loved entertaining in her home and loved being with her grandchildren. She was a devout parishioner of St. Mary Church, an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with her neighbors and friends.

Survivors include her children, Gary Bloxsom and his wife, Jan, of Charlottesville, Raymond Bloxsom Jr. and his wife, Mary Alice, of Scottsville, William Bloxsom and his wife, Betty Ann, of Milford, Connecticut, and Jay Bloxsom and his wife, Monique, of Charlottesville; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Jeffrey, Heather, Jennifer, Jared, Justin, Kylie and Isabelle; five great-grandchildren, Mason, Beau, Colt, Sam and Ty. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews, whom she was fond of.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marie was predeceased by her sisters, Betty and Edna.

Funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2010, at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford, Connecticut, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary R. C. Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, Connecticut. Interment to follow at Milford Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday October 24, 2010, at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Police Benevolent Association, c/o the Milford Police Station, 430 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460. www.codywhitefuneralservice.com


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.