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Anetta Caffyn

1920 - 2019

BORN

1920

DIED

2019

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Spencer Funeral Home - East Hampton

112 Main Street

East Hampton, Connecticut

Anetta Caffyn Obituary

Anetta (Marsh) Caffyn, 98, of Marlborough, widow of the late William Caffyn Jr. died peacefully on Thursday March 7th at Middlesex Hospital. Born December 13, 1920 in Glastonbury she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Royce) Marsh. Anetta was a lifelong member of the Marlborough Congregational Church and a member of the Moose Club both in Marlborough and in Alaska. Anetta loved to travel and spent summers in Alaska. She also loved to bake and won many Blue Ribbons in Alaska. She is survived by her son William Caffyn III and his wife Mary Jane of Marlborough, two daughters Marion York and husband Morris of Marlborough, Linda McKelvey of Marlborough, 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Lawrence Caffyn, her brother Anson Marsh and her great great grandson Leon. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton on Monday March 11th from 5PM until 7PM. Funeral services will be private with burial in Marlboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Roy B. Pettengill Ambulance Assoc. P.O. Box 308 Marlborough, CT 06447. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 10, 2019.

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Mary Schadtle

March 21, 2019

So sorry to hear of Netta's passing. I have many memories of sitting in the Marlborough Bakery with her and Bill and having the best conversations, especially about Alaska. They even brought us Salmon once. You are now with him, and may you rest in peace.
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Amy Traversa

March 11, 2019

Sincere condolences to the entire family on the loss of Netta. What a lovely and strong woman, who will be dearly missed.

Marianne Orlowski

March 10, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with the Caffyn family.. May you find peace in your memories.

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