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Mary Theresa "Terry" Bitgood

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Tillinghast Funeral Home - Danielson

433 Main Street

Danielson, Connecticut

Mary Bitgood Obituary

Mary Theresa "Terry" Bitgood, 85, of Manchester, formerly of South Windsor, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 16, 2016.

She was born in Montville on Oct. 24, 1930, daughter of the late Peter J. Milliard and Delina Milliard. She was the wife of the late Frederick H. Bitgood, who died Jan. 1, 2006. She had been employed by Gerber Scientific Instruments in South Windsor for most of her adult life.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Barbara M. Petrone and husband, Frank, of Manchester; son, Thomas Bitgood of South Windsor; brother, James Milliard and wife, Ann, of Dayville; grandchildren, Jessica Bernier and husband, Kevin, Andrea Woodward, and Jennifer and Hannah Bitgood; five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Nathaniel, Kyle, Cora, and Jocelyn; many nieces and nephews and many dear friends and neighbors who were very supportive.

Mary's family would like to thank Dr. Timothy Hong and staff of the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital and also the VNA of Vernon for their excellent care.

Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family.

There are no calling hours.

To leave an online condolence, visit

www.tillinghastfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from May 19 to May 23, 2016.

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