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Lila J. Billian

1930 - 2013

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

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Portland Memorial Funeral Home

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Portland, Connecticut

Lila Billian Obituary

Lila J. Billian, 83 of Portland, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Portland Care and Rehab. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Violet (Nystrom) Butler. Born on January 23, 1930 in Middletown, she lived in Portland for many years, moved to Florida and then returned to East Hampton for 10 years.
She leaves her children, Christine Scheer and her husband, Charles of East Hampton, Skip Billian and his wife, Cheryle of Plainville, Richard Billian and his wife, Josette of Chesterville, ME, and Keith Billian and his wife, Lori of South Strafford, VT, a sister, Donna Ledoux of Micco, FL, 10 grandchildren, Brian, April, Aubry, Scott, Tara, Jessica, Becca, Matthew, Rick and Jennifer, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Henry Butler.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1075 Chase Pkwy #4, Waterbury, CT. 06708. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net. Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Street, Portland has care of arrangements.

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Published by The Middletown Press from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2013.

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Judy

July 27, 2013

My heart goes out to Lila's family. Please find comfort in Eccl 9:5 where we read that our loved ones who have died are peacefully asleep.

July 25, 2013

My heart felt condolences and prayers to the family. Our moms were true friends for many years .and are missed. Karen Lahey(Bloomfield,CT)

Ellen Lahey

July 25, 2013

Love, Prayers & Condolences to Chris, Skip, Rich & Keith and your families. I spent many times at your house waiting for your mom & my mom, Ethel Lahey and their marathon scrabble games. Apparently, they all retired down in Florida, too.Love & Blessings, R.I.P. Lila

Jan Falvey

July 24, 2013

Aunt Lila was a gem and I will always remember her laugh. Our condolences to the Billian family.
Robert, Russell, Janice & Randy Billian

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