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Barbara Surrell Obituary

Barbara W. Surrell November 3, 1943 - July 8, 2013 East Hampton - Barbara W. Surrell, 69, of East Hampton and formerly of Dayville, passed away peacefully Monday July 8th at Middlesex Hospital Hospice. Born November 3, 1943 in East Hampton she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Violet (Ellis) Walton. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Surrell Sr., son Scott D. True, and her sister Christine Fish. She is survived by her children Bert E Surrell II, Joellen Dick, Tina Grenier, April L. Higbie, brother Frederick Walton, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Barbara was one of the founding members of Red Ravens Motor Cycle Club in 1972. She loved camping and motorcycle riding with her husband Bob. She and her husband owned and operated several Restaurants including Route 12 Restaurant and landmark Restaurant in Belchertown, MA. She was the inspiration for Surrell's Pizza and Pub in Jewett City. She will be remembered by many. Funeral arrangements are PRIVATE. The Spencer Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jul. 10, 2013.

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July 16, 2013

mom.time goes by so fast and we never have the time until its too late. I love you and will miss you r.i.p. ma.love Jodi xoox

Kim Brod-Houle

July 15, 2013

Bert & family. My sincere condolances. I meet your Mom thru the Red Ravens with my aunt, Terry Moore. And all thru the years when I would see her we would always have a good laugh. She's with the angels now. She and you all are in my prayers.

Harry & Kelly Barber

July 13, 2013

Bert & Kristy, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

July 12, 2013

Bert and Christie: So sorry on the loss of your mother. We can truly sympathize with you, a mother's love is that special love that means so much from being a child to adulthood. Memories are wonderful and will get you through this
Fred and Pauline Marzec

cynthia lavigne

July 12, 2013

So sorry to hear that such a wonderful lady as Barbara was taken so soon. It will be a great loss for everyone that knew her. She had a heart of gold. You will be missed dearly my friend. GOD Bless you and your family.

July 12, 2013

April, Tina, Jodi and Bert
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Joan DeRonck

July 11, 2013

TO ALL THE SURRELLS BOBBY, RON , PAM AND VERON AND TINA AND APRIL AND JODI YOUR MOM AND STEPMOM WAS A GREAT LADY AND WILL BE MISSED FOR SURE MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE KNOWING SHES IN A BETTER PLACE AT THIS TIME.I WILL MISS HER GLAD SHE WAS A PART OF MY LIFE AT ONE TIME SHE WAS THE ONE WHO TAUGHT ME TO DRIVE STANDARD SHIFT CAR I STILL REMEMBER IT CLEARLY . LOVE YA BARBARA RIP MAGGIE

Barbara Graff

July 11, 2013

Barb seems like I have known you forever. You were a wonderful caring person who will be greatly missed by many. you were always able to make me laugh! Love you and missing you! Thank you Barb for all the memories Bless you and the peace you have found! Love You!

Melissa Grenier

July 11, 2013

Grandma,
You will be very missed by all your grand children.. I will never forget our sleepovers, Waiting for Bobby to pass out than you always rushing me to the kitchen for ice cream!! I love, and will miss you terribly. I wish I knew ahead of time how sick you were- I would have been right by your side.

July 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Surrell

Joan Bachelder, Griswold CT

Chuck & Ellie Rix-Greczkowski

July 11, 2013

Bert ~ our thoughts and prayers are with you ~ may you find comfort in your memories and the love you shared.

alan

July 11, 2013

Love u grams..u will be missed by many ...alan dick

Tina & Al

July 11, 2013

April~ Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you. Our Deepest Sympathies.

Mike & Terry Reynolds

July 11, 2013

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
RIP Barbara...

Nicole Strickland

July 11, 2013

Grandma,
Even though you were far away,we seemed so close in conversations,i love you and you will always be remembered by your washington Family as Well... Love your grand Daughter Nicole and great grand Babies Taileah,Nicholas,and paeyton

Attree Cummings

July 11, 2013

love you always and forever grandma.... xoxo!! <3 <3

Bruno and Kristen Grenier

July 10, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the Surrell family...may your Mom rest in peace...

Moe & Betty Bazinet

July 10, 2013

Tina - we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

July 10, 2013

Bert,Kristy,Tina and April~I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Tawnya

July 10, 2013

Kristy & Bert, we are so sorry for you loss, you are in our prayers.
Pam & Don Chieco

Glenn Hart

July 10, 2013

Again So Sorry for your loss Bert and Kristy

July 10, 2013

Bert and Chris, we are so sorry in the passing of you Mom. Our sincere sympathy. Barbara Kargul Greczkowski and Dave Hammond

July 10, 2013

Mike and Carlene Sumner

July 10, 2013

Bert, We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

bert surrell

July 10, 2013

mom you will be missed dearly you left so much to so many god bless bert and kristy jakob abby adam matt

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