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Betty Avery Obituary
Born Jan. 15, 1923 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Irene (Hill) Clark. On Dec. 5, 1942, she and George were married at All Saints Church in Meriden, where they were parishioners for many years. Together they shared 67 years of marriage before he predeceased her on June 26, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking and baking for her family. She also held a great love for animals, especially dogs.
She is survived by three children and their spouses, June and Michael Banack and Robert and Dorothy Avery, all of Meriden, and Lynn and Arnold Miller, of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends. In addition to her husband; she was predeceased by her brother, Robert.
The family would like to thank the staff of Harrington Court for their care and compassion.
Care of private arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden 06450. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Marie Meyers Stackpole
February 13, 2011
June and family
I was sorry to read of your Mom's passing. I remember her from as far back as our days at Ben Franklin. May happy memories sustain you at this time.
Maureen Purcell
February 13, 2011
Dear, Dear, June, Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
February 13, 2011
June and Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My memories of Betty go all the way back to Dr. K's office. We will remember her in our prayers.
Ed and Joan Dymon
Vero Beach Fla.
ron Morin
February 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. I have often thought about her over the years as we lost contact. I have fond memories of working with Betty at JC Penney in the 1970s. She was such a lovely lady.
Maureen Purcell
February 13, 2011
Dear,Dear,June, Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Diamond Belejack
February 11, 2011
June,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill & I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
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