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Alison Wells Obituary

Alison B. Wells
Alison B. Wells, 90, of Bridgewater, CT, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Alison was predeceased by her husband Stanleigh, parents Ralph and Helen Bray, a twin sister Barbara Joyce Bray, her brother Norman Keith Bray and a great-grandson Gavin O'Dwyer.
She is survived by 4 children Alden Wells-O'Dwyer, Leigh Wells of Bridgewater, Keith Wells of Roxbury and Kendall Machado, husband David of Woodbury; 3 grandchildren Brooke O'Dwyer, Erin Scalera, husband Robert and Terence O'Dwyer; 8 great-grandchildren Tyler, Judah, Devon, Emma, Alex, Connor, Sean and Genevieve, also two cats Suki and Meiko.
Alison spent her early years in Westport and Weston before settling in Bridgewater.
She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed time with family and friends. Her many interests included being outdoors gardening, walking, antiquing, furniture refinishing, reading and countless hours spent baking and making jam. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker, floral designer, in retail sales and volunteered for the Red Cross, New Milford Hospital and VNA.
Her kind and giving spirit will be missed by the many lives she deeply touched.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Alison B. Wells to Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Drive, Danbury, CT 06810.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danbury News Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 14, 2020.

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April 5, 2020

Dear Alden, Leigh, Keith, Kendal and families,
I was so sorry to read of your mother's death. She was always a whirlwind when she would pop into the Village Store for milk or the paper but always smiling! A kind and wonderful lady. Deepest condolences. Nancy Meddaugh

Kendall Machado

March 15, 2020

Due to currents events Celebration of Life is postponed until a later date

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