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Barbara WRIXON Obituary

WRIXON, Barbara Ann Barbara Ann (Person) Wrixon, 72, of Glastonbury, passed away in her beloved home on Monday (June 14, 2010). Barbara was born June 20, 1937 in Manchester, daughter of the late Pir and Anna Person and had been a resident of Glastonbury for over 50 years. She leaves behind her husband of almost 50 years, George F. Wrixon and her daughter, Dr. Leslie Wrixon of Wellesley, MA; sister, Mabel Cole of Manchester; brother, William Person of Vernon and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Edward Reilly of Naples, FL. Her greatest enjoyment in life was as a homemaker spending time between her homes in Glastonbury and Giants Neck Beach with her family. Barbara will be remembered for her culinary skills, her sense of humor and her endearing love of her woodland animals. Funeral services will be private. The Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester has care of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 1 Union St. Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ. 08691.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 16, 2010.

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Donna Tyler

June 18, 2010

Dear George and Leslie,
So sorry for your loss.I remember Aunt Barbara telling my mom Ruth
"Don't be bitter Ruth". I am always saying do't be bitter Ruth and people say who is RUTH. Thanks Aunt Barbara for that great memory.

j\Jeff and Edee Martynowicz

June 18, 2010

So sad to have learned of Barbara's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the family.

Greg Anderson

June 17, 2010

Dear George and Leslie:

I have such fond memories of Mrs. Wrixon, her warm graciousness and genuine concern for me, as my brothers and I grew up. I can not think of "home" in Glastonbury, without always thinking of the three of you. You and Barbara are in my prayers.

Greg

Ward & Barb Ponticelli

June 16, 2010

George..are thougths are with you...remember the good days...and keep those memories...see you soon

marianne cosgrove

June 16, 2010

Mr. Wrixon and Leslie, i have wonderful memories of 'Mrs. Wrixon' -- she was probably one of the funniest, most enlightened women i had ever met. I so enjoyed the time she spent with me -and she was so generous about sharing her culinary skills. When I cook these days, i often think of her and eating delicious items she prepared on the porch of your lovely cottage. She had a great deal of positive impact on me growing up - and for that, I will always be grateful. And what beautiful penmanship! Our entire family loved summers spent with the Wrixons - and you were all often in our thoughts. On behalf of my brothers and me -- please accept our deepest condolences - and know that we all look back to the time at GNB as some of the most special times in our lives. Fester - sending you lots of love -- you were always so dear to me.

Marianne (Carbone) Cosgrove

Peter Carbone

June 16, 2010

Mrs. Wrixson our great neighbor from GNB The Carbone Family

June 16, 2010

Sorry for your loss George, you are in our thoughts in this time of mourning.

John & Deborah Murphy
E.G.F.& G.

Holmes Funeral Home Watkins Funeral Home

June 16, 2010

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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