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Venere Findlay Obituary
Born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Antonia DeFazio, she was predeceased by three brothers, Harry, Joseph, and Thomas, and two sisters, Frances and Helen.
A proud member of The Greatest Generation, Verna moved to Manchester as a teenager, graduated from Manchester High School, then worked at Watkins brothers, a job she loved. She met her life's many challenges with great strength and perseverance. Through hard work and sacrifice she raised her daughter alone, working two jobs until a well-deserved early retirement.
Prior to retirement she was employed by the former Hartford National Bank for 21 years, beginning in the Securities Clearance Department and later as a loan officer in the Manchester and East Hartford branches. She was a bookkeeper for Mari-Mads in Manchester for 30 years.
After retirement she enjoyed summers in Old Lyme and traveling throughout the U.S. Favorite trips were the Delta Queen Steamboat, the national parks, and Maine. A delicious meal was one of life's greatest pleasures, especially dessert! She was an avid fan of the Yankees, Giants, and Patriots and a season ticket holder at the Bushnell and Goodspeed for many years. She was active at the Manchester Senior Center and on the planning committee for her MHS class annual reunions. She was a communicant of the Church of Assumption.
Verna was a caring, generous person, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She worked hard all her life, loved to dance, had a beautiful smile and infectious laugh. A lovely lady, she will be greatly missed.
Special thanks go to Dr. Saquib Naseer, Dr. Marjorie Garrett, Stephen Erickson, DDS and Rebecca Sokolski. Thanks also to all the special caregivers for their kindness, smiles and help allowing Verna to maintain her cherished independence, most recently from Nutmeg Home Assistance.
In lieu of flowers, perform an act of kindness in her memory and enjoy a dessert!
Quote from St. Paul: "The time for my departure has come. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith."
Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery will be private. Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home in Manchester is in care of arrangements. To leave a memory or message of condolence please visit
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Memories and Condolences
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Judie Hummel
May 17, 2021
When I heard of the passing of a beautiful lady named Verna Findlay, so many memories came flowing back. I remember the first time I met Verna I was 10 years old. My mom had invited her to come to dinner as she was about to become my sister in law. Time passes and 5 years later a baby girl was born and her name was Linda. Another 5 years and Linda became my flower girl. Verna was so proud of Linda. Years pass and there were so many wonderful parties, showers and Christmas’s at Uncle Franks in the Cheney Mansion. Verna and Linda were a vital part of our lives. Verna and I became very, very close. I adored her from day one. She was one of the nicest human beings anyone could ever ask for.
Linda my heart is breaking for your loss. Until we all meet again.
Love Aunt Judie.
David Chamberlain
April 28, 2021
I worked with Verna at Hartford National. No one could have described her any better...lovely lady, fun loving, friend to all. So sorry for your loss.
David Hersh
April 26, 2021
Linda, my sincere condolences.
Mary Granato
April 26, 2021
Linda, my deepest condolences on your Mom's passing. I have so many memories of her and my Dad at White Oaks. May you fly with the angels Verna ❤.
Sincerely,
Mary Granato
Ingrid Carlson
April 24, 2021
My memories of Verna started when I was in kindergarten, she lived with us and I always waited for her to come home from work. She always brought me a candy bar(mounds). She worked and raised her daughter Linda alone and was finally able to buy her first home. She loved life and above all loved her daughter. She will be missed but to me Aunt Verna will always be with me . Condolences to Linda who cared for her mother and was with her daily,
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