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2018

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Lillian Donston Obituary

Lillian (Stillman) Donston, 97, of Glastonbury, wife of the late James M. Donston died November 1, 2018. Born on Easter Sunday 1921 in North Granby, CT, daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Beach) Stillman, she was raised in North Granby and Simsbury and had lived in Hartford and Wethersfield. Lil is survived by her daughter Janet Donston of Glastonbury and three generations of beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers George and Clarence Stillman (Marjorie) and sisters Caroline Muncy (Marcus), Jennie Eddy (Malcolm), Lavinnia Stocking (William), Dorothy Fowler (Frank), and Olive St. John (Rupert). Lillian's life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 8 at 10:00 am in St. James Episcopal Church, 2584 Main Street, Glastonbury. Burial in Granby Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 2584 Main St., Glastonbury, CT 06033. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 4, 2018.

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Rosanne Hornyak

November 7, 2018

Dear Janet
I'm so sorry I can't be with you at the service, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosanne

Cheryl Griffin

November 5, 2018

Janet,
So sorry to hear if your mother's passing. Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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