Photo courtesy of Brooklawn Funeral Home - Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Jul 16, 1941 – Jan 11, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” (Campion) Bednarz, 81, of Portland, CT, wife of 25 years to the late SFC (Ret) John Bednarz, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2023 at home.
Ginny was born July 16, 1941 to the late William and Dorothy Campion. Ginny grew up in South Glastonbury. She was predeceased by her brothers William Campion and Richard “Judd” Campion, son-in-law Gregg Thompson and son Christopher Bednarz. She was a loving mother to her children Brian and wife Patricia Christensen of Portland, Carol Thompson of Rocky Hill, Bruce Christensen of Bolton, Elaine Bednarz of Plainville, John Bednarz of West Hartford, William and wife Diane Bednarz of Portland, and James Bednarz of Southington. She dearly loved her grandchildren Sheri and husband Craig, Kyle, Dylan and wife Marisa, Amanda, Ali and fiancé Lucas, Kimberly and great-grandchildren Landon and Bodhi. She worked for over 20 years for the State of Connecticut serving the CT Army National Guard at the Hartford Armory. She was a proud American and a staunch supporter of the US military. She proudly supported the CT National Guard Family Program and was awarded honorary Captain of the CT 1st Company Governors Foot Guard.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 11:30a.m. In St. Mary Church, 51 Freestone Ave. Portland. Interment will follow in the CT State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 9:30-11a.m. at the BROOKLAWN Funeral Home, 511 Brook St., Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For online guestbook please visit www.brooklawnfuneralhome.com
Read MoreA true FootGuarder and good friend to all of us. I miss her and her husband John.
Frederick Miodowski
January 06, 2024 | WINDSOR, CT | Friend
So sorry to hear of Ginny’s passing. She was a great supporter and friend to the National Guard families. A huge loss to that community. ❤
Jesse and Debbie Hunter
January 29, 2023 | Davenport, FL | Friend
Carol, Paul and I are so sorry that we could not be with you to honor Ginny and to console your family at this
terribly sad and difficult time. We hope that the wonderful memories you all have had with her stay in your
memory forever and give you strength and courage to forge ahead without her guidance. She is at peace now
and in God's hands. May this be of some comfort to you. Love and Hugs, Paul and Sue Campion
Paul Campion
January 18, 2023 | Summit, NJ | Family
Our deepest condolences to all of the family.
Tom & Sandi
January 18, 2023 | Friend
Bryand her extended family,Ginny was a great Lady; supporting diverse causes from Family Support to Governors Foot Guard. she will be sorlly missed. She was A blessing to her S tate, and her comunity. Our prayers are wth you.,
Sherrie & Walt Schlechtweg
January 17, 2023 | CT | Friend
Carol I would just like to send my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Sending all of you my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Peg Murphy
January 17, 2023 | Friend
Condolences to friends and family
Linda Belcourt
January 17, 2023 | Westbrook, CT
May the Christensen and Bednarz families accept our condolences on the loss of their Mom - she was a special lady - caring - loving- and a person you could count on. Pat Hughes-Walworth
Pat Hughes-Walworth
January 16, 2023 | Friend
My sincere condolences to Ginny's family. She was a true friend to the Connecticut National Guard family. I will miss her.
Bob Avino
January 16, 2023 | Work
