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NEELY, Theodore A.
Theodore A. Neely passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, (July 20, 2013). He was born in New Haven, on April 9, 1936 to Theodore A. Neely and Esther Swanson Neely. Ted graduated from The Morgan School in 1954 and Dartmouth College in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army in Turkey from 1959 to 1962. After working as a civilian in Germany for several years, he moved to Washington, D.C., and worked as a Russian translator for the Library of Congress and a Russian linguist with the Office of Naval Intelligence until his retirement in 1995. Ted is survived by his wife Charlotte Durkin Neely; and his cousins, Anne Swanson McQueen (Daniel) and William Neely; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Joan Neely; and his cousin John Edward Swanson. Ted provided guidance, encouragement, and comfort to all who knew him, especially his nieces and nephews, in whom he took a deep personal interest. They always looked forward to spending time with him. Ted and Charlotte moved to the Neely family homestead in Madison in 2002. He volunteered with the Clinton Historical Society, the Morgan Alumni Association and the Madison Archives, and traveled extensively both here and abroad. Ted also began the Drew Crew, a group of former Morgan athletes who got together several times a year in honor of Coach Norm Drew.
Visitation will be held at the Swan Funeral Home in Clinton on Friday, July 26, from 4-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held there on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will take place at the Cypress Cemetery in Westbrook immediately following the service. Donations in his name may be made to the Clinton Historical Society, P.O. Box 86, Clinton CT 06413 or the Morgan School Alumni Association, 36 Cow Hill Road, Clinton, CT 06413.
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Nancy Jablonski
August 2, 2013
Dear Charlotte,
I was just reading the paper and was
shocked and saddened to read about Ted. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very special person and I really enjoyed getting to know him. I always looked forward to our appointments. He was one of the most interesting people that I had ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Jablonski
Matt Strauss
July 27, 2013
Charlotte - you and Ted hold a special place in our hearts. We are thinking of you!
July 26, 2013
Dear Neely Family:
I was introduced to Ted at the Morgan Alumni Association meetings. He was always kind and gracious and we would always have great conversations!
I was sorry to hear of your loss.
My sincerest sympathies-
Janet Kegel Anderson Class of 1970
Mary Joyce Perskie
July 25, 2013
Teddy was a part of our family when I was growing up, but the back story is that Esther and Joan and Ted were a surrogate family for my dad and my mother when they were newlyweds.
My sisters and I always looked forward to Teddy's visits and exotic stories, but most especially to how much he made my parents laugh and how delighted they were to know him and how proud of him they were.
Juli, Aiden & Aliya Clark
July 25, 2013
'Uncle' Ted has always held a special place in our hearts. We will miss him a lot. Our warm thoughts go out to Charlotte during this difficult time. Much love,
July 24, 2013
Ted, thank you forming the Drew Crew. The idea of seeing the "boys" really was liked by my Dad. Meredith Drew Graffis
Meredith Drew Graffis
July 24, 2013
Ted, thank you forming the Drew Crew. The idea of seeing the "boys" really was liked by my Dad. Meredith Drew Graffis
Kitty Miller
July 24, 2013
My heart goes out to you Charlotte. He was a very special person. I loved working for him.
Sincerely, kitty
Denise (Cox) Lehosky
July 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Charlotte at this difficult time. I hope your most cherished memories will see you through each day. Ted's contagious smile and laughter will surely be missed.
July 24, 2013
Scarfing a plate of oysters with you and Charlotte was a joy!Lou
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