Opal I. Gurney

GURNEY Opal I. Gurney, age 85 Stratford, passed away suddenly at home Thursday, January 8, 2009. She was the widow of George Gurney who died in 1966. Opal was born in Rolla, Mo. and was a Stratford resident since 1982. She worked as a United States Postal Clerk at the Main branch of the Post office in Bridgeport for more than 25 years until her retirement at the age of 72. Opal loved her children, life and dogs. She worked hard and succeeded to maintain her home and provide a future for her children which was her life. Survivors include her children, Carol Ann Gurney Aldave of New Haven and Edward R. Gurney of Stratford. Friends are invited to attend memorial services Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford with the Rev. Robert Genevicz, Pastor of the Stratford Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. prior to services.