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Bernice Crocker Obituary

CROCKER, Bernice "Bunny" Bernice "Bunny" Crocker, 91, of Coventry, died on Sunday (March 15, 2009). She was born on August 16, 1917 to the late Gilbert and Hattie Ruth Ryer of Blaine, ME. Bunny is predeceased by her husband, William D. Crocker; her sister, Marie Robertson, and several loving in-laws. She is survived by her daughters, Pat Calvo of Coventry and Joan Glenney of Gales Ferry, as well as her two brothers, Everett Ryer and Bernard Ryer both of Maine. Bunny was also survived by five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great, great granddaughter. She loved Coventry where she lived for 50 years. She owned Crocker's Island in Coventry Lake where she spent many summers with family and friends. Bunny was an avid reader and an outstanding duck pin bowler. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m with calling hours from 10-11 a.m. The service and calling hours will be held at The First Congregational Church of Coventry located at 1171 Main Street in Coventry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The First Congregational Church of Coventry, 1171 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238-3116 or The American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Arrangements are being made by Coventry-Pietras Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Turnpike Coventry. For online expressions of sympathy please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 17, 2009.

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Denise Benoit Cooper

March 26, 2009

Dear Joan,

So sorry to hear about your mom, I was just telling my kids an old story from the days on Crocker Island. Your mom was a wonderful person and I'm sure you will miss her.

Denise Benoit Cooper

Fred North

March 20, 2009

Bunny was a great friend to us over the years, allowing generations of our family to enjoy the natural beauty of her island while we stayed at our house on the cove. For the few years we lived in that house full-time, she was a great neighbor and our kids always loved visiting with her. Please know that we have always treasured those times, and her generosity will live on in our memories of that wonderful place!

Victor & Jean Birch

March 18, 2009

We were Bunny's neighbors for many years in Coventry and have many fond memories of our time together. We miss her greatly.

Carolyn Terry

March 18, 2009

Dear Joan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I do hope you and your children are remembering all the wonderful times spent together.

Marge and Nick Fondulas

March 17, 2009

Joan shared such wonderful stories about Bunny that we feel as if we knew her. We also know hers was a life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with our friend, Joan and the extended Crocker family.

James Pender

March 17, 2009

We love you Gramma, be at peace now. Jimmy, Janine, Adam, Owen & Eric.

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