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Edna Rourke Obituary
Edna N. McKinnon Rourke, age 72, beloved wife of Albert Rourke, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in her home. Edna was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, daughter of the late Russell and Nolda McKinnon and was raised in Shelton. She retired as a secretary for the Shelton Board of Education. Edna was a life member of the African Violet Society of America and had served as treasurer and 3rd. vice president; also, past president and show chair for the Nutmeg and Naugatonic Violet Societies. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two loving sons, James Rourke and wife Laurel of Seymour and Thomas Rourke and wife Beth of Shelton, a brother, Russell McKinnon and wife Navi of Florida. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 10:00 a.m., meeting directly in St. Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Lane, Shelton, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Thursday, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., in the James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Ave., Shelton.
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Lisa Dimambro
November 11, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Edna's passing! Such a sweet lady, such a ambassador for African Violets.
Gary Hoyt
November 10, 2019
Dear Russell,
So sorry to hear about your sister Edna.
May God be with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gary and Karen Hoyt
Rose Marie Goldspink
November 8, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ends & I used to have some great talks at SIS! She will be missed. May you find peace & comfort. RIP Edna.
Russ and Navi McKinnon
November 8, 2019
May you Rest In Peace in the palm of Gods hand-
Much love to u always-
I will miss our conversations but most of all I will miss YOU-
Allan and Mylissa Quagliano
November 5, 2019
We were so grateful for Edna's friendship.
She will be missed by so many of the people's
lives she touched. May you find peace and comfort
at this very sad time
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