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Cortland Bonday Obituary

BONDAY, CORTLAND L. Cortland L. Bonday, age 25, life long resident of Hamden, passed away on March 26, 2014. Cortland was the boyfriend for many years of Megan Groleau with whom he resided. He is survived by his mother Jacqueline Boughton Marvel of Northford; his father Michael Marvel of Branford; his sister Jessica Marvel of Hamden; his brother Nicholas Marvel of Washington; his maternal grandparents Dennis Boughton of North Haven & Joan Silk Petraccione of Wallingford; his aunts, Jill Boughton on North Haven & Joan Turner of Hamden; his uncle Dennis King of Wallingford and several cousins. He was predeceased by his uncle Peter Boughton. Cortland was a Hamden High School graduate, a musician and an employee of Aloha Pools. Friends may visit with his family on Monday, March 31st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. During that time his Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. To send a condolence to his family please see: www.beecherandbennett.com

Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2014.
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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. My brother Nick misses you like no other. See you again...

Christa Sakelarakis

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February 11, 2024

Cortland I will never forget you. Maybe you didn't know it at the time but you had and have a piece of my heart. Continue to rest in peace my friend. I hope you are playing your soul and heart out in heaven.

Andrew Zyjewski

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March 23, 2019

RIP Courtland ??????

Amber O'Donnell

July 28, 2014

i love you. i knew 426 would come up on lotto, i was right; it was you. i will miss you dearly, watch over your mother and sister forever. 4II6 will live on. I'll miss you forever baby.

Lauren Marchetti

April 18, 2014

Jackie and Jess, I am so deeply saddened by Cortland 's passing. I felt very close to him for the short while that I knew you guys. My thoughts and prayers will always be with Cortland and your family.

Andrew Zyjewski

April 2, 2014

Cortland i will never forget you. So many fun years of school. When u would bust my stones on the bus everyday. Miss hanging out with u my brother nicki and beaner. U were truly such an amazing person. We are missing an angel now. You have so many people who need you to watch over us. Now i hope to see u one day. Truly missed

Amber O'Donnell

March 31, 2014

I loved Cortland like a younger brother, and having allot of brothers more were always accepted. I miss you more than you know and wills always have a drink on St. Patty's Day in your Honor.

kelly Lumbra

March 31, 2014

Jackie n Jessica my deepest Condolences to you for your loss. He will be deeply missed by so many.

Diane Yeager

March 31, 2014

as i work through my night shift and get ready to say my final goodbyes tommorow,i cannot express how saddened we all are to see you pass and how much you will be missed.Ill try to think of the good times growing up with you cort,snow plowing,jetskiing and goofing around.shine gods sunlight on us all cort and realize how much of a impact you had on those around you,god bless man.

mike sakelarakis

March 30, 2014

John and I send our sincere sympathy to Cortlands family and friends especially Justin .Courtland was always smiling and respectful and we enjoyed many conversations when he was working with Justin .Our hearts are saddened but we are blessed for having known him.

John Cicarella

March 30, 2014

Jackie,
I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
May God Bless you, with Love, Rick Sanzo

March 30, 2014

Jackie and Jessica,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your entire family in this time of sadness.

Bonnie and Brian Holt

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March 30, 2014

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