R. Marie Skelton

R. Marie Skelton, 88, passed away peacefully December 25, 2010 at Danbury Hospital from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Brockton, Mass. October 5, 1922, a daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Blomgren. She was a 48 year resident of Newtown until moving to Watermark in Southbury in 2002. She was predeceased by her husband, William Skelton, Jr. Primarily a homemaker until the early 70's, she worked for Howlands as Shipping and Receiving Manager for more than 25 years. She was a member of the Hawleyville Fire Company Woman's Auxiliary and the Newtown Congregational Church where she volunteered at the Cornerstone Thrift Shop for many years. She loved bowling and was involved in several leagues throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling and loved Cape Cod, having spent many weeks there over the years. Bingo with her daughter, Janet and her trips to the Casino with her grandson, Bryan were two of her most special excursions. She assisted the Activities Director at Watermark and loved helping with the activities. She also looked forward to her Scrabble group and her nightly Wii bowling games with her good friend, Ken. She left a legacy of love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Eileen (John) Moses of New Milford and Port Charlotte, FL, Jack Skelton of West Palm Beach, FL, Ron Skelton of Newtown, Pam Link of New Milford, and Janet (Jerry) Foley of Port Charlotte, FL.; six grandchildren, Bryan (Christine) Davis, Kelly (Skip) Franzese, John, Jason and Jeff Skelton, April (Vince) Beauleau and Alicia Foley; her seven great-grandchildren, Samantha Beauleau, Lexi, Taylor and Buddy Franzese, Trevor, Parker and Blake Davis and Jahred Skelton. She is also survived by her sister Eleanor (Robert) Bassett of Spring Hill, FL. Private funeral services will be held in the Honan Funeral Home 58 Main Street, Newtown. Interment will be in Newtown Village Cemetery in the spring. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS), PO Box 971, Danbury, CT, or New Milford Animal Welfare, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT 06776 or the charity of one's choice.