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Gretchel Augur Obituary
November 18, 1937 - November 5, 2024
Gretchel Ann (Schaefer) Augur, formerly of Middlefield, Connecticut, passed away at John Dempsey Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert Augur. Gretchel was born in Middletown and raised in Middle Haddam, Connecticut. She graduated from Ona M. Wilcox School of Nursing. She took great pride in her forty-plus year career as a registered nurse. She loved the NY Yankees, all of Dickens' works, and the academic accomplishments of her grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Charles Augur of Durham (and his friend Holly Pearce) and Carolyn Augur of Simsbury (and her partner Matthew Lubinsky), and her two grandchildren Brooke and Charles Birbara. Her surviving family includes her sister and brother-in-law Suzanne and William Dufford of Glastonbury, her brother Terry Schaefer, as well as dearest friend Loretta Butler of Middletown. She was predeceased by her sister Donna Schaefer. Services are at Holy Trinity Church, 381 Main St., Middletown CT at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9th. There are no calling hours. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Robert Cooper
November 9, 2024
Bob, So sorry to hear of Gretchel passing. At least she is at peace. We'll be thinking of you at this
sad time. Britt and Bink
Lawrence Rasero
November 8, 2024
Gretchel was Maid of Honor at my marriage to Judith Rasero (Karl) in 1962. May Gretchel Rest In Peace and join Judy in Heven. Bob Auger, please know you have my condolences on your loss of a wonderful spouse.
Scott Sambor
November 6, 2024
sorry to hear about the loss of gretchel she was always so nice!! may she rest in peace
Margaret Henderson Mouco
November 6, 2024
My cousin, Hazel Hancock Mancarella, was the “den mother” at the Ona Wilcox School of Nursing. I’m sure Gretchen would have remembered her. My sympathy to Mrs Augur’s family. May she rest in Peace.
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