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Madison Bolden Obituary
BOLDEN, Madison Madison Bolden, 91 of Bloomfield, loving companion for 69 years of Annie Mae Merkurson, died Saturday (May 20, 2006) at Alexandria Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Lumpkin, GA on September 29, 1914 to the late Willie Estelle Bryant and the late Madison Hilliard Bolden. He came to Hartford at the age of eight months. He was preceded in death by four brothers, James, William, Linwood, Walter and a sister, Elizabeth Bolden Smith. Madison graduated from Hartford Public High School and became one of three black pioneers of Law Enforcement along with Theodore Nappier and Marshall Woods. He was considered a leading authority on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs throughout CT. He and Thomas Grant were the first two men assigned to the Special Narcotics Squad in CT. His dedicated partner who drove him around was retired Sargeant Michael (Mike) D'Onofrio. After retiring from the Hartford Police Department in 1970, Madison was employed as Chief Investigator for the Chief Public Defenders Services in the Judicial Districts and Geographical areas, Superior Courts throughout the State of CT. He was a life time member of Union Baptist Church where he served as an usher and a trustee. Madison held membership in many Masonic affiliations, joining Excelsior Lodge No. 3 on June 6, 1947. He earned the highest position or degrees within the State of CT, to include serving as Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Holy Royal Arch Masons and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Master. On the National level serving as General Conference Grand Most Worthy Joshua, General Conference of Grand Courts Heroines of Jericho, U.S.A. and Bahamas: Sovereign Grand Inspector General Emeritus of the Supreme Council Northern Jurisdiction. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Annie M. Bolden and three children Annette B. Faulks (Richard) of Fayetteville, N.C., Madeline B. Welborn of Windsor, Madison Warren Bolden (Janese) of South Windsor. Ten loving Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Eunice Glenn of Bloomfield, several nieces, nephews and many friends who will miss him dearly. The wake will be held on Thursday May 25, at 6-8:30 p.m. at Union Baptist Church with Masonic Rites beginning at 7 p.m. The viewing is on Friday, May 26, at Union Baptist Church at 10 a.m. and services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mountainview Cemetery, Bloomfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Baptist Church, Project New Hope, a proposed Library and Educational Facility. Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements. Please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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for Madison Bolden
Barbara Birk
June 8, 2006
To the Bolden Family.
My sincere sympathy goes out to your entire family. Mr. Bolden was truly a person to honor and adore up front and from afar. May his memories be forever captured in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. My prayers go out for Mrs. Annie (Nana) during her times need.
Judy (Oleskewicz) Gallagher
May 30, 2006
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bolden in St. Francis Hospital a few weeks ago. He was my Dad's roomate in room 7123. His obituary appeared in the paper the same day my Dad's did. My Dad had known Mr. Bolden for thirty years when he worked on Albany Ave in Hartford, such a small world!
Your gracious family invited my father to join in your private prayer service you held in their room, my family was deeply touched.
From what my Dad told me, and from what I have read here, your Matt had a wonderful, fulfilling, long life.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all
Joan Terrell-Sawyer
May 30, 2006
To The Boldens
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal...God Bless you and sustain you during this difficult time.
Midgie Smith
Bernie Sullivan
May 30, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Matts passing.As a young officer I remember walking a beat with Willie and then as a young Detective being broke in by Matt on the narcotics Squad at HPD and later working with Warren in the Detective Bureau.Warrens son joined the Bloomfield Police Dept.The Bolden family has had a great history in policing through three generations and Matt above all has left a legacy of public service that is unmatched.He will always be remembered as the role model for many of us who came after him.
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Philip Little
May 27, 2006
To the Bolden Family,
May God comfort you during your time of bereavement.
Keith Knight
May 26, 2006
To Warren, Mother Bolden and the entire Bolden Family
Growing up all my life I heard that fruit don't fall to far from the tree.
I am a 24 year Hartford Police Officer and although I never worked with or for Mr. Bolden I recognize his great contibution to this community and the Hartford Police Department.
If it had not been for him and a few others like him I truly believe I would not be where I am today a Detective with the Hartford Police Department.
Although I did not have the pleasure of serving with Mr. Bolden I had the pleasure of serving with his son Warren who took me under his wing like Mr. Bolden did so many other officers during his tenure with the police department.
It is with the untmost humility I send mine and my family's heartfelt condolensces to you all. May God continue to watch over you during your time of bereavement.
Much love, Keith and the entire Knight Family.
Bernard Lawrence
May 26, 2006
With Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Prayers.
From Bernard Lawrence & Family
Junior Warden, Excelsior Lodge #3
Bernard Lawrence
Michael and Laura Wagner
May 26, 2006
To the Bolden family, our thoughts are with you during this time...with sympathy.
Lummie Spann, Sr.
May 25, 2006
To The Bolden Family,
Matt will be missed by us all. His smile was truly one of a kind. God be with each of you during these difficult days.
Brooke Jackson & Family
May 25, 2006
To the Bolden Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many fond memories that you hold dear.
Shellie Scott
May 25, 2006
To the Bolden Family
Thinking of you during this time of sorrow
Aleppo Ct # 140
Oasis of Syracuse,
Desert of NY
Ill. Comm. Dt. Dawn Duckett
Carolyn & Harry Hardy
May 25, 2006
To the Bolden Family,
You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sorrow.
Love,
barbara lynch
May 25, 2006
To the Bolden family please accept my deepest sympathies. Let the comfort of his memories be with you always. I will keep alway have your family in my heart and prayers.
Dick Bowen HPD Ret.
May 25, 2006
to the Bolden family
In 1967 I was promoted to detective and assigned to work with Matt. It was anexperience I will never forget. Matt was a fountain of knowledge and I learned a great deal from him. I feel my later success as a narcotics officer was due to Matt.He was a great man that will be sorely missed.
MS. DOROTHY REDICK
May 25, 2006
IN DEEP SYMPATHY
WE ARE NEVER PREPARED FOR
THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.BUT GOD IS ALWAYS PREPARED TO HELP US THROUGH THAT LOSS. PRAYING THAT HIS LOVE WILL COMFORT YOUR SORROWING HEART,PRAYING THAT HIS PROMISES WILL BRING YOU PERFECT PEACE. GOD KNOWS YOUR LOSS.LAY YOUR BURDENS IN HIS HANDS FOR HE IS STRONG.REST YOUR HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS,FOR HE IS COMPASSIONATE.GIVE TO HIM YOUR PAIN AND SORROW,FOR HE IS LOVE.
Alexander Jarvis, PGM
May 25, 2006
To the Bolden Family from the Jarvis Family you have our sympathy for the lost of one who was dear to us.
PGM Bolden was a good friend and brother. He gave me sound advice of which helped me in my Masonic career. He will be missed by the Jarvis Family.
REV.THOMAS H HALL
May 25, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Patricia and Al Coleman
May 25, 2006
We are so saddened by the loss of Mr. Bolden. We loved him just as if he was our father. I remember so many times when we would see him and I would kiss him, and then Al would kiss him. He would have a look on his face as though saying "why is this man kissing me". Over the years he got used to it and would hug Al back. You all are blessed to have had him for so long. I wish that We could be there with you at this time. We are there in our hearts. We love you all, our "other family"
Nettie Council
May 24, 2006
May your loveone's enthusiasm and energy for life remain an inspiration to all of you.Please accept our sincere sympathy of your great loss.Nettie Council and Family
Kathy Jennings
May 24, 2006
To the Bolden family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you be strong, for he is just away. I know he will always be with you, in your hearts and in your minds. I'll always remember his "award winning" smile. I am truly honored to have known him. He will be remembered always.
Shirley Schuster
May 24, 2006
To Sis. Annie M. Bolden and Family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Bolden. He was a good man, lived a wonderful life with you and I was always happy to be in his company. You were my mentor and the two of you were my guides in the Conn. Masonic Family. And, if it were not for you, you know I would not still be an Eastern Star. Thirty-seven (37) years and still growing. You and your family have my Deepest Sympathy. Remember the "Good Times" because he will always be with YOU. God Bless You and Keep You...Love You,
Shirley H. Schuster
Myra Grand Chapter
Past Grand Lecturer, Jurisdiction of Maryland
Stephanie Manson
May 24, 2006
To The Bolden Family, my prayers are with you all. You've always been a close family and that closeness will see you through this quiet moment in your lives. The short time that I was apart of your family (Tyson) I felt the abundance of love that you all give to others. May God continue to bless and keep you all.
Mel Thomas
May 24, 2006
To Selina, Warren and members of the Bolden family,
Know that my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Anthony Hall
May 24, 2006
Warren and Janese:
Please accept our deepst sympathy for the loss of your Father. His laughter, friendship and warm presence will be missed by us all. Our prayers are with you.
Anthony and Antoinette Hall (and the Hall family)
Annette W. Carter
May 24, 2006
Special thoughts are with you in
these very sad moments, but I want
you to know that Madison was
special to the city of Hartford and
thank you for sharing him with us.
Our prayers are with you and may
God's love stay in your hearts.
sincerley
State Rep. Annette W. Carter
Leonard Pittman
May 24, 2006
I would like to express my sympathy to you and your family in your time of need may god bless you and keep you. All my best
Leonard Pittman
Pamela Pasha
May 24, 2006
Matt & Family,
May God grant you the peace and comfort only He can offer. My prayers are with you.
Pamela Pasha (Htfd. Pub. Def.)
David Margolis
May 24, 2006
I will always remember "Mat" as one of Hartford's Finest in every sense of the phrase.It was my good fortune to be trained as a prosecutor from '65-'71 by him and Mike.He was a valued friend. My condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Brown Richardson
May 24, 2006
Dear Ann,
Wishing you and your family strength and peace, and may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Sincerely,
Betty Brown Richardson and family
ALFRED COLLINS, JR.
May 24, 2006
TO THE BOLDEN FAMILY YOU HAVE MY SINCERE SYMPATHY PGM BOLDEN WAS ONE OF MY MANY MENTORS DURING MY MASONIC CAREER HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED WE ALL LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM BEST ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY FAMILYS PRAYERS
Edward Moseley,(Ret.Det.)
May 24, 2006
My most sincere and profound sumpathies and condolences to the Bolden family.
Norma Brown
May 24, 2006
To the Bolden Family: On behalf of my mom, Marie Clarke, nephew, Thomas Clarke, II and myself, you have our deepest sympathy during this time. Norma (Penny) Clarke-Brown of Bloomfield/New Britain, CT
Arnena Payne
May 24, 2006
May pleasant memories of your loved one draw you close and give you peace.
Cheryl Smith
May 24, 2006
Dear Uncle Warren and Family:
May Jehovah grant you peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Cheryl
Serge Khuzkian (hpd retired)
May 24, 2006
My deepest sympathies to the Bolden family
Jesse Campbell
May 24, 2006
Our heartfely sympathy goes out to
the family. Mr. Bolden was a wonderful role model for many people. He was a true God given public servant.
Pete nad Luanne Matarangas
May 24, 2006
To the Bolden family,
Please except our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one,reflect on those cherishable moments you shared together and keep them in your hearts forever.
Ret.Hartford police, P.Matarangas
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