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CARLSON, Mary (Vennard)
Mary "Bette" Elizabeth (Vennard) Carlson, 92, of Haddam, wife of the late Landon B. Carlson, passed away on Friday, November 1st at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie (Cooke) Vennard. Bette had lived in Haddam since 1970 and was a member of Higganum United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, James L. Carlson and his wife, Ann of Middletown; two daughters, Sharon McPheters and her husband, William of Colchester and Mary Lou Lougee and her husband, Bernard of Peoria, AZ; eight grandchildren, John, Michael, Viki, Jimmy, Kevin, Josh, Scott, and Carrie; seven great grandchildren, Mikey, Haylee, Melinda, Landon, William, Gavin, and Nick and her beloved cat, Willy. The family would like to say a special thank you to the Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5th at 2:30 p.m. at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown followed by a burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday before the service from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home and in lieu of flowers may make donations in Bette's memory to American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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Deborah Townsend
November 9, 2013
I didn't know her but i see her maiden name is Vennard and she was born in Manchester so i think she was related to my late Grandfather Alfred Vennard. I am sorry for this message but i would like to offer our families condolences on behalf of my grandfathers family.
michael dubois sr
November 7, 2013
I love you gunty. You will be deeply missed. Love you lots and forever xoxoxoxo
Viki Pond
November 7, 2013
I'll miss you forever my Little Lady. I couldn't have asked for a better Grandmother. I love you! Kiss,kiss,kiss,kiss,kiss.
November 7, 2013
You will always be in my heart gunty. <3 i love you -Haylee
Michael "mikey" dubois
November 4, 2013
I love you gunty
jay and sherri Valentin
November 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort in your memories of her. You are in our thoughts..
Chris, Patrick, Amy, and Sean Gallagher
November 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all of Gunty's family. She was a very special person and a loyal friend and neighbor to our family. Many fond memories of her and Grumpy - a loving nickname we honored Landon with - snowmobiling, playing cards,taking Sunday drives, or having a visit in their kitchen - memories I'll always cherish. Bette will be missed deeply. Again our deepest sympathy to all of you.
annie horne
November 3, 2013
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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