Anne E. Gumbus

Anne E. Gumbus, 104, of West Hartford, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at home. Born in Hartford, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Bogdan) Gumbus, she was an honors graduate of Hartford High School. Anne worked for many years at the Travelers, but her passion was her art, she had an amazing gift for painting. This creative and beautiful spirit also showed itself in her garden, using flowers and colors in vibrant patterns, and both giving and receiving them as gifts throughout her life. Anne and her sisters summered in Misquamicut, Rhode Island for many years. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; Gerald Gumbus and his wife Suzanne, of Jupiter, FL, Paul and his wife Ann of New Britain, Kathleen Gumbus of Moodus, Judy Rettberg and her husband Robert of Middlefield and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers; Benjamin and George, and her sisters; Eva and Mary, as well as a nephew Michael Gumbus. Funeral services will be Monday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Timothy, 1116 N. Main St. West Hartford. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours will be Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Directions and online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com