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Taffi was born June 21, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Walter and Dorothy (Britten) Keck, and the late Frank M. Harms who raised her. Taffi will be remembered as a loving mother, step-mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, step-great-grandmother, and friend. Taffi tirelessly volunteered. She was the secretary, life member, and EMS instructor for the Coventry Volunteer Fire Assn., secretary of Tri-County Fire Police Assn., secretary for the Eastern Council EMS, and in her spare time, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting
Besides her husband, Frank, to whom she was married 15 years, she is survived by four sons, David Hand of Ellington, Jonathan "Kelly" Hand and his wife, Allyson, of Coventry, Mark Hand and his wife, Tammy, of Columbia, and Christopher "Topher" Hand and his girlfriend, Jeanine Leduc, of Coventry; three step-daughters, Carol Aubin and her husband, Richard, of Coventry, Mary Church and her husband, Richard, of Coventry, Linda Avens and her husband, Michael, of Columbia; a step-son, Frank E. Spencer, III of Coventry. Taffi is also survived by a sister, Barbara "Bobbi" Forste and her husband, Paul, of Teaneck, N.J.; four grandchildren, Zacharia and Rebecca Hand, Gavin Houser, Cody Stone; several nieces, nephews; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; cousins, Margie Keck, a dear friend, David E. LaMore, and her beloved cats. Taffi was predeceased by her brother, Walter "Sonny" Keck.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Friday, August 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coventry & Pietras Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Turnpike, Coventry.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at The First Congregational Church of Coventry, 1171 Main St., Coventry, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce J. Johnson officiating. Please meet at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Taffi's memory may be made to the Taffi Spencer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Coventry Scholarship Foundation Trust, 78 Ripley Hill Rd., Coventry, CT 06238.
For online expressions of sympathy or directions, please visit:
www.coventryandpietrasfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Spencer
Amanda Johnson
August 31, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Taffis passing. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and a big part of my childhood, as were all of her children. I grieve with you at this sad time.
Mazzola Family
August 31, 2007
Dear Dave, Jon, Mark & Toph,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. She was an AMAZING woman...full of love and kindness for all. I will cherish special memories of my times with her. May God give you all peace and comfort...CONFIDENT that we will all see her again. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Melissa & David Mazzola
Chad Sewell
August 31, 2007
May Taffi's spirit live on strong in all that new her. She was a wonderful person, whom everyone should look up to.
Our prayers & support go out to her family, loved ones and friends.
Chad Sewell & Family
August 31, 2007
Dave,
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Heather and Dan Mathiau
Ron Palmer
August 31, 2007
Frank
We were shock & sadden to hear about Taffi's passing. Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. She treated everyone here like family. We will miss her. God Bless.
Chief Ron Palmer, Willimantic Fire Dept.
Lisa Wajda
August 31, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Neal Kearney
August 30, 2007
Jonathan,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that heaven just received another angel. You and your family are in my prayers and please call if you need anything. I am in Europe until the 14th, but will contact you upon my return. Stay strong. Neal
Betty Blazawski
August 30, 2007
Kelly and Allyson,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know how dear she was to you all and will be a big miss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Love,
Phil, Betty and Ashley
Margie Keck
August 30, 2007
Dear Scooter, Kelly, Mark, Topher and Frank,
Your mom was very much more to me than just an aunt. She was one incredible woman and you are all testimony to that. I am sad that I will not see her until we reunite one day. But I have already talked to her many times these past couple of days. I know Grandma Dolly, Grandpa Frank and Sonny were there to great her. She is at peace and will be busy making room for us all to join her some day.
I love you all.
Cassandra Johnson Campbell
August 30, 2007
Scooter, Kelly, Mark and Topher: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know how hard a time this is and send you all loving thoughts. I always enjoyed babysitting you and taking tap from Kelly. Love, Cassie Johnson (Campbell)
August 30, 2007
Jon,
We never met your Mom, but the man you are speaks volumes about the woman she was and always will be.
Dick Trewhella & Debi Goetz
Martha Thoms
August 30, 2007
Dearest Family,
Just a note to say our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Please remember Taffi, your mom was an incredible woman who touched sooo many people, including all of the Johnson Family. She will always carry a special place in our hearts and mind.
Much Love,
Martha Thoms-(Johnson)&
Malcolm L.Johnson and Gang
Bonnie Keizer
August 30, 2007
Dear Jonathan and Allyson,
I am so saddened to learn of your mom's passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting her personally, but from all you've told me, she is someone of whom you can be very proud. She fought valiantly...as did you.
This weekend I will be in New Jersey attending a family funeral and unable to be with you in person. You are in my thoughts.
As it is said in Judaism:
"May her memory be for a blessing."
Michael & Renee Cote
August 29, 2007
Our condolences Frank and Dave Taffi had a heart of gold and always put herself last.
Amy Mathewson
August 29, 2007
Topher & Family,
No words can express how sorry I am about your mother's passing. , Although I did not know her personally may she rest in peace. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Ray and Mary Engler
August 29, 2007
Dear Frank and Dave,
Our deepest sympathies to you both. She was a dynamic lady, who was alsways ready to help. Of course, you know, she is taking care of EMS in heaven and tending to the "343."
Linda Mothersele
August 29, 2007
Dear Jonathan & Allyson,
We are so sorry about your Mom. It has been hard for so many months but you were there for her and she knew that. Unfortunately we can not go to the calling hours or the funeral because we will be in Boston. You will be in our prayers! Linda & Al
Mariann Blossick
August 29, 2007
Sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We worked together at the UConn Co-op many years ago. My sympathy to the family.
Frankland Family
August 29, 2007
Frank & Dave. We are so sorry about Taffi's passing. Please except our condolences. Lets all pray she is at peace now. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy. Bob, Lois and Robby Frankland
Lois Frankland
August 29, 2007
Scoot,Kelly,Mark & Topher,To my boys, So sorry to hear about Taffi's passing. Just want you all to know, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. You are all good kids(sorry) men. You all took good care of her and loved her. We hope you all can find peace now. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call. All Our Love, Bob, Lois & Robby
Kelley Landry
August 29, 2007
Dear Frank and family,
I will miss my friend Taffi — she was an extremely strong woman and a very special person. Her strength has been invaluable to myself as I am sure to many others.
Taffi may be gone today but she will never be gone from my heart.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and her entire family and friends.
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