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Bonnie Ruth Gherard

1952 - 2019

Bonnie Ruth Gherard obituary, 1952-2019, Newington, CT

BORN

1952

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home - Wethersfield

34 Beaver Road

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Bonnie Gherard Obituary

Bonnie Ruth Gherard, 66, passed away peacefully January 9, 2019 at her home. The daughter of the late Peter and Ruth (Tosca) Gherard, was born April 18, 1952. Bonnie grew up in the South End of Hartford, graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1970 and earned her BSN in Social Work from CCSU. She leaves behind her son Richard Ramenda of Newington and his fiancé Valerie Anderson, her daughter Ashley Jupe and her husband David of Cromwell, her grandchildren, Addyson and Liam, sisters, Marylou Lewis and Kellybeth Klein of Virginia and her best friend, Jean Richards of Rocky Hill. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Gherard. Bonnie was a loving and devoted mother and Nonni. She loved spending her summers at Point O'Woods Beach with her grandchildren and family. Her passion for gardening blossomed throughout her yard. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Bonnie's life will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 10am in the Church of Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Rd. , Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society by visiting http://main.acsevents.org/goto/InMemoryOfBonnie. To extend online condolences and/or share a memory, please visit FarleySullivan.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 13, 2019.

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Marisa Ruiz

January 14, 2019

To Bonnie's children and grandchildren,
We met at DCF where we both worked together for many years. We worked closely in the Foster Care Unit which Bonnie loved very much. During the many years we worked together, we all admired Bonnie for her kind heart and compassion for others. She talked about her children and her beloved beach. When Addyson was born, Bonnie's love and pride was contagious. The last time we saw each other, Liam was a baby and Bonnie's heart was full of joy! I became a grandmother 3 years ago myself and I now understand exactly the love and devotion she felt for them. We spoke a few times during her illness and I respected her wish for privacy. I will always remember Bonnie with much fondness. May she live until eternity at the most beautiful beach heaven has ever seen!

January 14, 2019

Hi my name is Betsy and I worked with Bonnie for many years. Bonnie was awesome we had so much fun together. Bonnie was always kind. She loved her children and adored her grandbabies. She was always very proud of her family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Betsy

January 13, 2019

Richard and Ashley, your mom was a gem on this earth. She was at my home on Christmas Eve 2017 and Easter Sunday 2018. They are two occasions my daughters and I treasure. Your mom was a treasure. She leaves a lasting and forever impression of love, joy and generous wisdom in our hearts and minds.. Your mom is irreplaceable. We are so grateful for the times she graced our home. We will miss her so. Love, Kelly Williams (Joan's daughter).

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Church of Incarnation

544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT

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Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home - Wethersfield

34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2201

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