Winifred FABER

FABER, Winifred (Daniels)
Winifred (Daniels) Faber, 93, of Vernon, formerly of Stafford Springs and Manchester, beloved wife of the late Edward R. Faber, passed away peacefully, Monday (October 21, 2013) with her family by her side. Born in Hartford, May 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Ceila (Boughton) Daniels. Winifred was raised in East Hartford, graduating from East Hartford High School in 1939. She started her work career with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and its subsidiaries, where she worked until her retirement. Winifred was a devout Catholic, a member of St. James Church, Manchester along with being a member of the Ladies of the Assumption, Manchester. In addition, she was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a past Regent. A member of the Mother's Circle in Manchester. Winifred was extremely philanthropic with sharing her time and ensuring that those in need had the basic necessities of life and a little extra, especially during holidays. She and her husband Ed enjoyed music and the joy it would bring, Ed with being a musician with the Ray Henry Band, and Winifred singing with The Sweet Adelines. Winifred will be fondly remembered by her loving family; three sons: Edward Faber of Vernon, and his wife Connie, Martin and Therese Faber of Stafford Springs, Ralph Faber of Enfield; two daughters: Jeanne Calamore of West Palm Beach, FL and Katharine Faber of Killingworth; thirteen adored grandchildren; and seventeen cherished great-grandchildren.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects to Winifred and her family on Saturday morning, October 26, 2013 from 9-10 a.m. at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave., Glastonbury. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Winifred's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul Church, 2577 Main St., Glastonbury. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Augustine Cemetery, Hopewell Rd., South Glastonbury. The family requests in lieu of flowers, and that memorial donations are made in Winifred's name to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd #105, Middletown, CT 06457. To extend online condolences or for further information, please visit farleysullivan.com.