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Denise Bak Obituary

Name: Visitation for Denise Bak
Start: 2022-04-19T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2022-04-19T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Wallingford Funeral Home - Wallingford

Denise (Timek) Bak, 70, of Oxford, formerly of Suffield and Wallingford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Waldemar Bak. Denise was born July 28, 1951, the daughter of the late Conrad and Dorothy (Hennessey) Timek and was a graduate of Lyman Hall high school. She was a lifelong crafter, reveled in child rearing and had a special love for her grandchildren. She relished attending Broadway shows, and Celtic Thunder and Michael Crawford concerts. Denise had a soft spot in her heart for animals especially ferrets and enjoyed viewing veterinarian TV programs. She relished several cross-country road trips and later in life became a passionate UCONN basketball fan. In addition to her husband Waldemar, Denise is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Colleen Bak and Frank Ferranti and their children, Raven, Nyya and Solana; her son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Natalie Bak and their children, Sawyer, Scarlet and Sophie. She will also be missed by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Sharon Timek, and Gary and Donna Timek; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, on Tuesday April 19th from 10:30am until 12pm when the funeral cortege will proceed to SS. Peter and Paul Church, 127 N. Orchard St., Wallingford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30pm. Interment will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to Ferret Association of CT, 14 Sherbrooke Ave, Hartford CT 06106; or Smilow Cancer Hospital, PO Box 1849 New Haven CT 06508; or St. Faustina Parish (SS. Peter and Paul RCC) 82 Akron St., Meriden, CT 06451. www.wallingfordfh.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 15, 2022.

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16 Entries

Chantel Ford

April 19, 2022

Mrs Bak took me to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway for the 1st time some 25 years ago and I can still remember that day like it was yesterday. I think of her every time
I see a snowman. My parents, Jorge and I all send our love and deepest condolences.

Ann Gruden

April 18, 2022

Denise will be missed by many ferret lovers. Her love went beyond just those here in CT. Here she is during a visit to the Ferret Association of Connecticut shelter holding one of our "traveling plush ferrets" that was raising funds to provide vaccines to other ferret shelters across the US and as far away as Australia. She helped raise funds for this special cause as well. Rest in peace, Denise.

Gretchen Bates-Koshko

April 17, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 17, 2022

Walt, Colleen and Ryan-
We are sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. You were great neighbors for many years.
Andy and Moira O’Shea

Mary, Gene and Charles Zanor

Planted Trees

Mary Zanor

April 17, 2022

So many fond memories of your mom, Colleen - thinking of you!

Mike Luedke

April 16, 2022

Walt & Family
My sincerest sympathies during this hard time.
Mike Luedke

Joel Stevens

April 16, 2022

Walt and family, My deepest sympathies on your loss.

Shawn & Mark Provost

April 15, 2022

Denise was a special person. Those of us who knew her are privileged indeed!

Meaghan Messler

April 15, 2022

While I only knew her a short time, Denise was a very caring woman - especially where ferrets were concerned. We at FACT so appreciated her involvement with the organization, and her kindness in remembering us even as she passed. May her memory be a blessing to her family, friends, and all of us in this unfortunate time.

Vanessa Gruden & the ferrets

April 15, 2022

Denise loved the ferrets! After she couldn't personally have them any longer, she always tried to come to our events just to play with every ferret she could. She will be deeply missed by all.
All of us at the Ferret Association send our deepest sympathy to her family.

Sharon Tarca

April 15, 2022

Walt and family - I was saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. So glad we were able to catch up at our 50th reunion. Many, many wonderful memories from Moran, Lyman Hall and UConn, and good times at the Timek home on Nicholas Road. May all of your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

Janet Pepin

April 15, 2022

I will miss Denise so very much. She made my laugh and was such a good person to talk to. I have very fond memories of her growing up.

Sue and John Polumbo

April 15, 2022

Walt, Colleen and Ryan - We are so sorry to hear of Denise´s passing but take comfort in knowing that she is now free of her long ordeal. Our prayers to all the Baks and Timeks. With love

Norvilla (Gwen) Findlay

April 15, 2022

Denise always participated in the Christmas Bazaar at our church, Old StAndrew’s in Bloomfield. She always requested to be at the inside of the entrance door. She greeted everyone as they entered with her effervescent smile. She will be missed. Rest In Peace Denise. Saying prayers for her family.

Paul Merola

April 14, 2022

To Denise’s Family,
You all a have my most sincere heartfelt condolences on her passing. I met her in jr high and was friends with her through our high school years. She was a real nice person who was always very friendly.
May she Rest In Peace.

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