Virginia Parsons BREUER

BREUER, Virginia Parsons Virginia "Ginny" Parsons Breuer, 84, of Newington, beloved wife of the late William Breuer, Sr., died Thursday (October 7, 2010) with her family members by her side. Her devotion to family, music, God, and service to others was evident throughout her life in all she did. Born in Hartford on August 29, 1926, the daughter of Robert S. and Alice (Southwick) Parsons, Virginia attended William Hall High School in West Hartford, graduating in 1944. In addition to excelling in sports: field hockey, basketball and tennis, she developed a passion for writing while working on the school paper, "The Hallmark." In 1946 she graduated with an Associate's degree in Secretarial Science from Colby Junior College (now Colby Sawyer) in New London, NH. She began her working career at Trinity College in the Admissions Office as a switchboard operator, later moving to the Bursar's office where she worked as a mimeographer. Subsequently, she took a dental assisting position for Dr. George Odlum in West Hartford. After beginning this job she met her husband, Bill and married him on 10-3-53. Two children, whom she referred to as "her most cherished blessings" arrived in 1957 and 1960. She was a devoted mother and wife, gaining her greatest satisfaction in life from nurturing, encouraging and supporting her children and caring for her husband. Her love of children was also evident through her work as a nursery school teacher for 12 years, her involvement with her daughter's Girl Scout troop, and by dressing up to Trick-or-Treat with the neighborhood kids. She was a delightful blend of adult with a child's zest for living! She found contentment in the simple things in life and rejoiced in the gift of good health. Ginny also found great joy in music. She began singing as a child around her family's piano, continued with the Colby Sawyer Glee Club, was a member of the Church of Christ Congregational Choir for many years and finally with the Newington Choral Club. When her children were grown, Ginny began volunteering at Jefferson House in Newington where she brightened her clients days for 20 years through her ever positive spirit and enthusiasm for living. She was well known by her many friends for her faithful correspondence with cards, letters, clippings and jokes and she loved to leave candy and other treats on their doorsteps! She believed the most important thing in life was to tell people that you loved them and always had a smile and a hug for those she met. So in memory of Ginny, send someone a card and give someone a hug today. She leaves her daughter, Shirley Breuer of South Windsor, her son, William Breuer and his wife Monica of Cromwell, and her two grandsons, Timothy Andrew and Gregory Aaron Breuer. In addition, she leaves nine nephews, five nieces, and many great-nieces and nephews, who added to the joy of her life; cousins Richard and Priscilla (Parsons) Finck of Florence, MA, Kenneth and Phyllis Parsons and Shirley Parsons all of So. Hadley, MA. Virginia was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Parsons, and her four brothers: Clayton, Robert, Allan, and Richard. Funeral services will be held Monday (10-11-2010) at the Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Brookes and the Rev. Allen Tinkham officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford. Calling hours will be at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington on Sunday, Oct. 10th from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 310061, Newington, CT 06131 or The Jefferson House Good Samaritan Fund, 1 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington, CT 06111. To send condolences or for directions, please visit www.newingtonmemorial.com.