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Avery Slavin Obituary

Avery Frances Slavin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday surrounded by her loving and devoted parents. Born in Danbury, on April 1, 2011, she was the daughter of Duane E. Slavin and Bethany A. Tangredi, all residing in Newtown. Besides her parents, she leaves her maternal grandmother, Marcia Tangredi of Agawam, Mass.; her paternal great-grandmother Myra Carey of Maine and many other loving relatives. She was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Myrna Salerno of Maine; and her maternal grandfather, John Tangredi of Agawam. Services for Avery will be held on Friday, June 17th, 2011 at 1 p.m. from Capellaro's, 42 Vail Road, Bethel. Family and friends may gather from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. A private ceremony at Avery's final resting place will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Avery's name to the CJ Foundation for SIDS, HUMC: WFAN Pediatric Center, 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack NJ 07601. Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home in Agawam, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by The News-Times on Jun. 15, 2011.

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Pege Payne

June 9, 2025

Thinking of you today. Always on our hearts

Pege Payne

June 9, 2024

Thinking of you both today. Avery will always be in your hearts

Connie/Randall Watkins

June 22, 2011

Beth and Duane
We are so sorry to hear about Avery, please accept our prayers and sympathies

Connie and Randall

Laurie & Stacy Boxer

June 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathies are with you at this very difficult time

Jim and Stacie Gannon

June 20, 2011

We are so very sad to hear about Avery. Your daughter will remain forever in your hearts and will be an angel watching over you until you are together again in Heaven. Until then, grieve with hope. Keep your faith strong as it is your greatest support. Lean on each other and say Avery's name whenever you need to feel comfort. Talk to each other and share your tears and sorrow together. Together you will make this journey. You will never get over your loss, but somehow you will learn to live with it. Our prayers to you both and your family. We are friends of your Grampa Roy and Kim. We just heard the news today.

Cheryl Schalkham

June 17, 2011

I feel blessed to have had a brief moment to hold your sweet angel in my arms and capture a little piece of heaven

Lisa Perodeau

June 17, 2011

The Perodeau's are sending you love, love, love!!! I can't pretend to understand why...I do know that Avery had one special Mom and Dad. xoxoxo

Jennifer Chagnon

June 17, 2011

God bless your family in this tragic time.

Laurie (Bresnahan) Favreau

June 17, 2011

Beth,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Odell

June 17, 2011

So sorry to hear about your daughter. My deepest regrets

Fiona Jordan

June 17, 2011

Sending my love to you and your family Bethany, so sorry for your loss.

June 16, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss and may the love of your friends and family comfort you through this difficult time.

Sandra and John DeLuce

Kristin Hume (Michnovetz)

June 16, 2011

Bethany,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. May God take care of you.

Jeff Fell

June 16, 2011

Duane,So sorry for your loss.

June 16, 2011

Dear Bethany & Duane:
There are no words to express how saddened we were for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies, Barb & Gary Werbeck

Paula and Bryan Woodhouse

June 16, 2011

Duane and Bethany-We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Avery. Although there are no words to ease your sorrow, we hope the love and support of your family and friends gives you some strenghth and comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Hume

June 16, 2011

Beth and Duane,

I am very sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your families.

Addie Gamble

June 16, 2011

Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Addie (Hume) Gamble

Brian and Michele Provost

June 16, 2011

Beth,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time. Avery will always be with you as your gaurdian angel.

Ellsworth Stringer

June 16, 2011

Bethany and Duane:
Deb and I cannot express the sorrow we feel at the loss of Avery..she was such a precious little girl..may Gods peace and comfort be with you at this most trying of times...........you are in our prayers.
Ell Stringer / Deb Denzel

Maureen and Cramer Owen

June 16, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you both and your families.

Hamid & Ellen Torabi

June 15, 2011

Bethany & Duane, There are no words that will ease your pain but know we send heartfelt sympthathy to you both in the untimely loss of your beautiful baby girl, Avery Frances.

Hamid & Ellen Torabi

Marian Massi

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany,
I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful baby girl, Avery. My heart breaks for you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Arlie Dosek

June 15, 2011

Beth and Duane, words can't express how truly sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful Avery..She was and always will be a blessing in your lives! You are in my thoughts, my prayers and my heart! Sincere Love...

Mariann Magnani

June 15, 2011

Bethany & Duane there are no words to tell you how very sorry i am for your lost.My heart is breaking for you both.I'll pray for you and if you need me for anything please know that i'm here for you. I love you Bethany so very much. Always your cuz Mariann

Kathy Bodman-Morris

June 15, 2011

Beth, You and Duane are in my every thought and prayer. Avery was a beautiful little girl and is now your beautiful angel. Please remember how much you are loved by so many. My deepest sympathies to you both.

Tricia Lanci

June 15, 2011

Beth and Duane. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chip Salerno

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany,
May God give you both the strength to handle what's happened and know that you are in our prayers.

Love,
Chip,Dana,Laura,Monique,Crystal and Roy Salerno Jr.

Kelly and Jeff Salerno

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany, Our deepest sympathy goes out to both of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Bob and Karen

June 15, 2011

You are constantly in our thoughts. We are sending all of our love and hoping you find some peace.
Love always, Karen and Bob

Tricia Porter (Longo)

June 15, 2011

So sorry Beth, how terrible.

June 15, 2011

Words cannot express your sorrow, nor can condolences fill your void, but know that we share your pain.

Lionel & Margareta Brown

Alicia and Doug Craybas

June 15, 2011

Sending you the strength and love of Avery and the joy of her precious time with you. We cannot express how sorry we are for your loss,words cannot describe your sorrow. Thinking of you ,Duane and your family. The Craybas Family

June 15, 2011

Our thoughts are with you and your extended family.
Becky and Mark Anderson

Debbie Scalise

June 15, 2011

Dear Bethany and Duane, there are just no words to express the depth of my sorrow for the loss of your precious daughter. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike & Lori Koproski

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Keller

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane,

I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful baby girl. May the memory of the special time you shared with Avery bring you peace and comfort.

Adrienne (O'Quinn) Porzycki

June 15, 2011

Beth and Family, my heart breaks for you. I wish comfort for you and your family.

June 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

the construction crew at Danbury Hospital

Dan & Tammy Kearns

June 15, 2011

Dear Bethany and Duane,
Our prayers are with you. There's no bond as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences.

Ed and Nancy Belanger

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany we are so very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul & Kathleen Miller

June 15, 2011

Tears fall freely down, my heart reaches out to you both with the deepest sympathy. Im so sorry for your loss. Paul & Kathleen Miller

Laura Vitelli(formerly Spear)

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany, my heavy heart goes out to you and your family with deepest sympathy. May your little angel watch over you for eternity.

Charity Charest

June 15, 2011

Beth, you and Avery are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest and sincerest sympathy. My heart aches for you.

Helena Cannella

June 15, 2011

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Avery and watch over her parents. Love Helena

June 15, 2011

Dear Bethany and Duane, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the both of you and may God help you through this sad time in your lives.
Doreen Doe

Donna Feeney

June 15, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 15, 2011

Duane and Bethany, So sorry to hear of your heartbreaking tragedy. We will be praying for all of you. Jerry and Suzie Pastizzo

Donna

June 15, 2011

I do not even know you but my heart aches for you during this time. I am so so sorry.

Alison & Brandon Robb

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Deepest sympathies to you both.

Kelly O'Neil

June 15, 2011

May God Bless Baby Avery along with her family. My deepest & sincerest sympathy to you Beth. What a beautiful baby girl. Praying for you during this difficult time & sending loving thoughts your way.

Laura Dromgold

June 15, 2011

Bethany & Duane, I am heart broken to hear about the loss of your baby girl. You are all in my prayers <3 xoxo

Kara Diver

June 15, 2011

Beth and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You will be in my prayers.
Kara Diver (Murphy)

Karyn Robblee

June 15, 2011

Bethany & Duane,
We send our deepest sympathy, love and comfort to help you and your family through this heartache. You are all in our thoughts.

Kimberly Graveline-Legros

June 15, 2011

Beth, my thoughts are with you and your family. My heart breaks for you.

Jenna Banaitis

June 15, 2011

Although I can not possibly understand your pain, I know that in times of distress, scripture always makes me feel at peace...Psalm 18:2
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." I am thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. XO

Dom Pisano

June 15, 2011

Beth and Family, We are so truly sorry for the loss of your baby girl. We are praying for you during this difficult time.

Amy and Sandro

June 15, 2011

Words can not express the sorrow and pain we feel for the loss of your baby Avery. Sending you lots of love and strength.

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane

Susan Paulin and Mike Lavelle

June 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you both on the loss of your precious baby.

Angie Holland

June 15, 2011

Beth, So very sorry for your loss of your precious baby girl. Your family will be in our prayers.

Amy Iellamo

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Mary Lynn Scortino Freedman

June 15, 2011

Bethany, you are in my thoughts. So sorry for your loss.

Denise Galarneau

June 15, 2011

My God my god my god, my love and heart goes to all of you, I am so sorry so sorry for your loss. My prayers and Love are with all of you. I just found out this am please please call me if you need anything, I will contact Michael and Domenick, I Love you Cuz, Cousin Denise.

Lynda Reynolds Frechette

June 15, 2011

Beth & Duane, I am so sorry, please know that my thoughts, prayers and love is with you both Love Lynda Reynolds Frechette

Tiffany Smith

June 15, 2011

Beth, there are no words I can say to help you heal during this time, but I want you to know you are one of the strongest people I know. You have always taking the biggest risks and successfully work through them. Take the time you need to get through this and care for yourself. You have so much to give to this world and although your life is upside down you will heal in time. My heart is with you. Tiffany

Katie Barry

June 15, 2011

Oh my goodness Beth! So sorry to hear this! My heart hurts for you! You will have your seet angel watching over you! xoxo!

Danielle & Eric Valdez

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane,
We are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful Avery. I know she was very loved. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this. Thinking of you and sending much love your way.

Valerie Salerno

June 15, 2011

Duane & Bethany,
My heart goes out to you both in this time of deep sorrow. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling; it would be unbearable. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless Avery and keep her close by His side. She will be forever with us - just not here on earth. Love, Val

Kara Domaingue

June 15, 2011

Beth and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Grandpa Salerno

June 15, 2011

We love and grieve with you both. She is a beautiful angel that will be with you both forever. Remember, you are loved.
Grandpa Roy and Kim

Mark & Diane Simms

June 15, 2011

So very very sorry for your loss.

Lisa and Tony Kubik

June 15, 2011

Bethany, Duane and Family, words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of your sweet baby girl Avery. Thinking of you.

June 15, 2011

Dear Bethany and Duane, I was so sorry to hear about your baby girl. You are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless you..Heide Blackak Agawam

Jennifer

June 15, 2011

Beth , I am so sorry for your loss . Your family is in our prayers.

Brian King

June 15, 2011

From the bottom of my heart, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you Beth and your entire family.

Dominique LaPalme

June 15, 2011

Words can not express the sorrow in my heart for you and your family. May God give you the strength to get you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Boisvert

June 15, 2011

Avery will remain forever in our hearts.

Shauna & Brian

June 15, 2011

Our deepest and sincerest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth & Brian Freeman

June 15, 2011

Love & Strength

Nina (Giordano) Ieraci

June 15, 2011

Im so sorry Bethany, I wish I had words that would be more comforting. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this very difficult time. xoxoxo

A Neighbor

June 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your beautiful Avery.

Melissa and John Stock

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane, I have no words to express the sorrow I feel for you both. Know that you have many friends and family who love you both very much. You're in our prayers. xoxoxo

Paul & Barb Brew

June 15, 2011

We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious little baby girl...you're in our hearts

Jennifer Ingham

June 15, 2011

Bethany and Duane out hearts and strength go out to you. Avery will always fill your hearts with pure love.

Kristin Attardi

June 15, 2011

Beth & Duane,

Sending you prayers, love and strength to carry you through this difficult time. God Bless you both.

Cathy Willis

June 15, 2011

Deepest condolences for the loss of this beautiful girl. Avery will always be in my prayers.

June 15, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Erica Kennedy

June 15, 2011

You are in our thoughts,sending you more love every second that goes by....deepest sympathy to you both..

June 15, 2011

Elana Campurciani

June 15, 2011

Bethany & Duane, I cannot even begin to express how very sorry I am for your loss. Although only here for a short time, she will will remain forever in everyone's hearts. My deepest sympathies to all of you

June 15, 2011

Beth, your thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in God and know that Avery is safe in His arms. I wish I could take away your pain but please know that even though years and miles separate us I haven't stopped praying for you.
~Beth Skelly and family

June 15, 2011

Always in my thoughts and heart. xoxoxo
Dyan and the Craddock Family

John & Christine Uneegar

June 15, 2011

I'm so sorry Beth.

Pege Cyr

June 15, 2011

There are no words. We are so sorry.

Pete & Eva

June 15, 2011

Our sweet, sweet baby Avery, will be missed deeply. We are so sorry.

Susan

June 15, 2011

My prayers are with your family for the loss of this little angel.

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