Jerome Hyland Obituary

Hyland, Jerome
Jerome E. "Jerry" Hyland, 77, of New Milford, CT, passes away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at New Milford Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Kathleen Dineen Hyland. Mr. Hyland was born in Waterbury, CT, August 21, 1935, son of the late James E. and Helen Kiely Hyland. A life-long resident of New Milford, he graduated from St. Francis Xavier School, New Milford High School in 1953 and Fordham University in 1957. He received his graduate degrees from Western CT State University and the University of Bridgeport. He was a mathematics teacher in the Danbury School System for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Hyland was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Housatonic Council #40. He was a member of the Water Witch Hose Company #2 of New Milford; member of the Board of Trustees of the New Milford Historical Society; member and former treasurer of the New Milford Democratic Town Committee; and member of the CT Association of Retired Teachers. He was also a former member of the New Milford Zoning Board of Appeals. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and attended the New Milford High School basketball games for many years with his cousin and best friend, the late Joseph Lillis Jr. In addition to his wife Kathy of 51 years, he is survived by two sons, Matthew Hyland and his wife Dawn of West Hartford, CT, and John Hyland and his wife Clare of Shrewsbury, MA; two daughters, Mary Ellen Buckbee and her husband George Jr of Clarks Summit, PA, and Eileen Juaire and her husband Philip of Shrewsbury, MA; a brother, James E. Hyland of New Milford; twelve grandchildren, Alyssa Buckbee, Brendan Buckbee, Cameron Buckbee, Olivia Juaire, Noah Juaire, Caleb Juaire, Madison Hyland, Owen Hyland, Luke Hyland, Andrew Hyland, Grace Hyland, and Gavin Hyland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10 AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, New Milford. Friends may call on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5 to 8 PM at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT Contributions in his memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

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Published by Danbury News Times on Oct. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Hyland

9 Entries

John Hammer Jr.

October 4, 2019

My original expression of sympathy stands, and the loss of Jerry and of so many in our group forcing its abandonment remains a sad if natural thing!

John Hammer Jr.

October 20, 2012

As a former colleague and frequent visitor to the Friday morning diner breakfast meeting, Jerry's companionship, stories of his travels, and of his endeared Red Sox are among the things of which I am reminded and for which he will be missed. So sorry that being out of state, I was unaware of his passing until recently. My condolensences and best to all of his family.

October 12, 2012

Dear Family Members and Friends of Jerry,
We are greatly saddened by the loss of a truly great teacher and fine human being.
God's blessings,
Erma and Dick Rausch

October 11, 2012

To the Hyland Family:
There is little that can be said and nothing will ever replace your Husband, Father, Grandfather or Family Member, which is the way it was likely intended. Just know that now you will never be without his watchful eye, your words will always be heard by him and he will always be there to extend a hand give a hug orlaugh and smile at with you. May God keep you all safe and comforted.

Respectfully Submitted,
J.D. Smith - Windsor, CT

Kathy Mangan

October 11, 2012

Dear Hyland Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your Dads passing. Hold your happy memories close to your heart.Remember your dad as someone who loved,shared and educated.

Love,
Kathy,Kenny,Tom,Dan and Patrick Mangan

Lorraine Diemer

October 10, 2012

Dear Mrs. Hyland, Mary Ellen, Eileen, Matt and John,

I was sorry to hear about your Mr. Hyland's death from Mrs. Miller. I always enjoyed talking with him over the years at neighborhood parties and get togethers. I remember how he and Joe Lillis used to have so much fun playing pranks on everyone all those years ago and how Eileen used to call him Jamome. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Mulvehill

October 10, 2012

Dear Matt & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Love, Laura Mulvehill

Brendan McCarthy

October 10, 2012

Dear Hyland family,

Your dad's contribution to the world were those not seen much any more in our transitory culture: A 51 year marriage to his wife, a lifelong member of his community, a 35 year career as an educator, father of four successful adults and grandfather of 12 great kids.

It is clear from reading your dad's accomplishments that he was the rock from which you all jumped off, knowing he would be there to return to if the water got too deep.

Sincerest condolences from the entire McCarthy family.

james leonard

October 10, 2012

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

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