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Mary Echlin Obituary

ECHLIN, Mary Ann Mary Ann Echlin, 60, of West Hartford, a beloved daughter and sister, passed away on Sunday, (December 9, 2007) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Margaret (Owens) Echlin Spagna of South Windsor and the late Edward Echlin, she lived in Enfield before moving to West Hartford over 35 years ago. She was employed by HESCO in Rocky Hill and was previously employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford for 28 years, retiring in 1997. Besides her mother, Mary Ann is survived by a brother, Joseph Echlin and his wife Dorothy of East Longmeadow, MA; two sisters, Suzanne Thorpe and her husband Robert of South Windsor and Julie Spagna of Fort Lauderdale, FL and many nieces and nephews. Besides her father, Mary Ann was predeceased by her step-father, Carmen P. Spagna. Her family will receive friends for memorial calling hours on Thursday, December 13, from 5-8 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Connecticut VNA Partners, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108. For online condolences and acknowledgements in the guest book, please visit our website at www. carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 11, 2007.

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Jerry Gisondi

December 13, 2007

My deepest condolences to the entire Echlin family in their loss. I was blessed to work with Mary Ann for a few years and admired her for her willingness to help others.
May the Good Lord keep her safe and out of harms way.

BIRKEN MFG CO.

December 13, 2007

ALL MARY ANN'S FRIENDS AT BIRKEN MANUFACTURING CO. WISH TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES.

Anne and Paul Smith

December 13, 2007

To Mary Ann's Family

Mary Ann was a good friend and was always there for everyone. She will be greatly missed.

Judy Richardson

December 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy for the loss of
Mary Ann. Mary Ann and I worked and traveled together when we were at P&W.

Stephanie St.Jean-Millette

December 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the entire family of Mary Ann's passing. I worked with Mary Ann at P&W for many years.

Linda Conroy

December 13, 2007

Mary Ann was a dear friend of mine for many years. My sincere sympathy goes out to her entire family. She will be missed.

Tim and Sue Sheidy

December 12, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family on Mary Ann's passing. She was a long time very dear friend.

Mike & Danielle Ramos

December 12, 2007

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

Julie Spagna

December 12, 2007

I wish I could be there with all of you but it's just not possible-I love and miss you very much.

Carol Crombie

December 11, 2007

My deepest condolences to the entire family on Mary Ann's passing. I worked with her for many years at P&W.

Cheryl Greenawalt

December 11, 2007

Dearest Peg, Sue, Joe & Julie,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy & sorrow at this most difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cheryl, Dottie and Russ

kathy & frank agate

December 11, 2007

Dearest Peg & family,

We are so very sorry to learn about Mary Ann's illness and her passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kathy & Frank Agate

Sherry and Kevin Visintainer

December 11, 2007

With deepest sympathy to Susie and the Echlin Family - Mary Ann was one of our dearest friends. She will forever be in our hearts.

John & Jo LeVasseur

December 11, 2007

Ou Sincere sympathies for your loss, she will be missed.

Jackie Baril

December 11, 2007

To the Echlin Family:
I was a neighbor of Mary Ann's and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all of you at this time of loss.
Sincerely,

Walter Freeman

December 11, 2007

To the Echlin Family,

My sympathies for your loss. I was fortunate enough to get to know Mary Ann when we were co-workers at Pratt & Whitney. She was a good friend and will be missed dearly.

God bless all of you,

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

December 11, 2007

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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