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Wilma Brown Obituary
Born June 22, 1924, in West Haven to the late Axel and Matilde (Olson) Olson, she was predeceased by her first husband, Maurice (Moe) Langley and by her second husband, William Brown.
Wilma was the cherished family matriarch to her three children, William Langley and his wife, Cheryl, of Charlestown, R.I., Christopher Langley of West Hartford, and Laura Stevenson-Flom and her husband, Elliott, of Colchester. She was the beloved Nana to her four grandchildren, Jessica Langley, N.Y.C, Kevin Langley, Norwich, and Dara and Jordan Flom, Colchester.
Wilma was a graduate of Stone Business College. An avid traveler, Wilma's adventures took her throughout Africa, as well as Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Cambodia, Canada, China, Curacao, Denmark, Egypt, England, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scandinavia, South America, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and throughout the United States.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Anca Bulgaru, the nurses on A2 at William W. Backus Hospital, the staff at Crescent Point in Niantic and Vitas Hospice.
Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made in Wilma's name to The ECHO Cancer Foundation, 330 Washington St., Suite 220, Norwich, CT 06360
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Paul Leta
June 1, 2011
Dear Bill and Chris-
My mother just shared the news about your mother. My condolences to you and your family. This brought back some old memories from the Case Street days. My thoughts are with you.
amy and lars hansen
June 1, 2011
wilma's arizona family loved her dearly and will miss her always....god speed, wilma, and our love and thoughts are with you all.
Judy Amoriello
May 31, 2011
Bill,
My Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Ellen and Stephen Di Carlo
May 31, 2011
Bill,
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom.
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Becky Payne (former Crescent Point employee)
May 31, 2011
Laura and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Wilma's passing. I enjoyed her spirit and love of life very much. She will be missed.
Kevin Ryan
May 31, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Wilma's passing. She was a gracious,dignified lady who will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Lisa Adams
May 31, 2011
My thoughts & Prayers are with you all. With sympathy, Lisa Adams
Kevin Viau
May 31, 2011
Bill - sorry to hear about your mom. Kevin Viau (Electric Boat)
Scott Raymond
May 30, 2011
Laura,
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran
May 30, 2011
Dear Bill, Chris, Laura, and Families,
We shall never forget Wilma. Our progressive dinners, impromptu luaus, and your father waving at our familyroom clock all fill the special memories of our Case Street days. Wilma was a very special lady whose memory will last! We send our love and deepest condolences, Fran & Lou Leta
Mark Cote
May 30, 2011
Bill,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your entire family at this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian Couture
May 29, 2011
Mom will be deeply missed
May 29, 2011
Yo Bill, Sorry to her about your mom.
Grace & Hars
May 29, 2011
Dear Bill & Chris~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mom was so dynamic and so much fun. She had a love for life and lived it and shared it . She will be missed by all who knew her. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Dorothy Rhodes~
Sheila Rhodes Maudsley~
May 29, 2011
Dear Bill and Chris,
I'm certain you have many fond memories of growing up on Case St. with your family. I know I do.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Barbara Krohn
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