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Eleanor WIKNIK Obituary

WIKNIK, Eleanor R. Eleanor R. (Higgins) Wiknik, 97, of Durham, wife of the late Harry L. Wiknik, passed peacefully Friday, (April 22, 2011) at Saint Mary Home, West Hartford. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Thomas and Rebecca (Cotter) Higgins. Prior to her retirement she was employed with EIS Manufacturing. Along with her husband Eleanor was co-owner of Wiknik Tree farm in Durham. Eleanor is survived by a daughter, Donna Timbro of Haddam, a son, Mark Wiknik of West Hartford, three grandchildren, Jennifer Wiknik of Middletown, Laura Wiknik of Wethersfield, Daniel Timbro of Middletown, one great grandchild, Brandon Muller of Wethersfield and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Wiknik, seven brothers, Thomas, David, Francis, Edward, Joseph, James, John, and a sister, Rebecca Higgins. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown, Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. A Private burial will be held at the State Veteran's Cemetery, Middletown. To leave an online message of sympathy, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 24, 2011.

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Nancy Geromin

April 27, 2011

Our Deepest Sympathy to your
entire family, she was a
Wonderful Lady.............

Love, Nancy Geromin and sons

April 26, 2011

Mark & the Wiknik Family


Would like to express our condolences on the passing of your mother

PEACE

Britt & Bobby

April 25, 2011

Donna,
I'm so sad I hardly know what to write, but please know that my thoughts are with you all.

April 25, 2011

The memories that a Mother leaves
will be cherished in our hearts forever.

Maggie DeMay

April 25, 2011

Donna & Mark,
So sorry to hear. I am here for anything you guys need. Please call no matter what it is.
Love, Maggie

Sherry Mangum

April 25, 2011

Donna,Mark and kids...so sory for your loss! Words can not express how much she will be missed! Sorry I can't be there with you at this time but it's just too far a drive! My love to the family and Miss Eleanor PLEASE keep that smile going up there till we all see you again! Love, Sherry

April 24, 2011

You are now in heaven with Harry and all of your family. Save a seat at the cribbage table for me. Love you, Rose.

Dianne Cannata

April 24, 2011

Donna & Family,
So sorry about the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts.
Dianne Cannata & Family

April 24, 2011

You were the Sunshine in our lives

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