Helen Moorey Bodnar

BODNAR Helen Moorey Bodnar, age 93 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Dr. Albert E. Bodnar, entered eternal life, Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. Mrs. Bodnar was born December 12, 1914 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Horace and Mabel Moorey and had been a Stratford resident since 1940. She was a graduate of Central High School in Bridgeport. She graduated from Emerson College with a degree in English and Theater Arts in 1936. Upon graduation, she taught English and Speech at Stratford High School. Mrs. Bodnar also taught Theater Arts, producing and directing the Variety Show, Senior Play and Three One Act Plays for many years. Her teaching and love for her students fostered young actors, actresses, and authors. In 1967, she graduated from Southern Connecticut State College with a Masters Degree in speech and hearing. She worked individually with elementary children at Wilcoxsin and Eli Whitney schools. Upon retirement, she stayed continually busy with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Bodnar was an inspiration to her students and adored by her family. Survivors include her two children, John Bodnar and his wife, Stella of Monterey, Mass. and Susan Bodnar Vandenberg and her husband, Roger of Barrington, R.I.; two grandchildren, Douglas Vandenberg and Laurie Vandenberg Glavin and her husband, Frank; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Lilly Glavin. Friends are invited to visit with her family Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with internment in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport.