Groton, Connecticut
Groton - Thelma T. (Jarvin) Burnett, 92, of Groton, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at her home.
Thelma was born on Aug. 31, 1921, in New London, the daughter of the late Uuno and Ellen (Sunderlin) Jarvin. She graduated from Robert E. Fitch High School in 1939.
She was married to George A. Burnett on Oct. 17, 1941; who predeceased her on Nov. 14, 1983.
She was a great knitter, loved crossword puzzles, the jumble, and playing bingo. She made the best fudge, Finnish coffee bread, Finnish pancakes, and chocolate cream pie. She was very proud of her Finnish heritage.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Donna Stadtmiller of Niantic; son, Stephen F. Burnett and his wife, Wendy, of Mystic; granddaughters, Lauren W. Burnett and Kelly Ferguson; and two great-grandsons, Hunter and Carter. She is also survived by her sister, E. Tuuli (Jarvin) Nahas and nephew, Philip "Buddy" Nahas, who were always there when needed; sisters-in-law, Jeannette Burnett and Joan Kaiser; brother-in-law, Arthur Burnett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Thelma was predeceased by her brother, Don "Tauno" Jarvin; sister, Toini Millikin; and son-in-law, Bill Stadtmiller.
The family wishes to thank Johnna, who took such loving care of our mother.
Byles Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton, is assisting her family with graveside services which will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Thelma was the one of sweetest, kindest persons to grace my life. She was always kind, giving & never judgmental. I thank her again for all she gave to me & my family. May she rest in peace.
Merri Giorno
October 07, 2013 | Pawcatuck, CT
Donna,
I was sorry to read of your mother's passing. I know how close she and your dad were with my brother Tony and sister-in-law Marj. You are in my prayers.
Richard Spinnato
Richard Spinnato
October 07, 2013 | Lillian, AL
I REMEMBER CAMPING WITH YOUR PARENTS AND AUNT NET AND UNCLE LOUIE,WILLIE BEING SWUNG AROUND WHILE SHE HUNG ON TO AN OLD BOXING GLOVE TIED TO A ROPE IN YOUR PARENTS BACK YARD. IT IS FUNNY HOW YOUR MEMORIES COME BACK WHEN SOMEONE PASSES. GOOD MEMORIES HAPPY MEMORIES. YOU TRAVELED A ROUGH ROAD WITH YOUR MOTHER IN HER FINAL YEARS ONE I KNOW ALL TOO WELL FROM MY OWN MOM. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
LYNN WHITE
October 05, 2013 | GROTON, CT
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF CAMPING WITH YOUR PARENTS AND AUNT NET AND UNCLE LOUIE. DONNA YOU TRAVELED A ROUGH ROAD WITH YOUR MOM AS I DID WITH MINE.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. GOD BLESS
lynn white
October 05, 2013 | Groton, CT
Steve, Wendy, Lauren and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Kleeman
October 01, 2013 | Mystic, CT
Our deepest sympathy to Tuuli, Buddy and all of Thelma's family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Much love,
Jo Anne Heller Faraci
September 30, 2013 | Waterford, CT