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Surviving are her husband Wayne Stedman; two sons, William Giove and his fiancé Kristy Martin of New Britain, Robert and Monica Giove of Plymouth; three daughters, Shirley Cruz, Dawn and Victor Vega, and Elizabeth Giove, all of New Britain; two brothers James and Shelley Rathbun Farmington, NH, and David Leidel of Cheyenne, WY; sister, Tami and Ricky Wiley of New Britain; 16 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Brenda is also survived by a sister in law, Lisa Rathbun. Besides her parents, Brenda was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond Leidel and Bryan Rathbun and a son in law, Jose Cruz.
Calling hours will be Wednesday (Nov 26th) from 3PM to 5PM with a service immediately following at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Sq. New Britain, CT In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Brenda's memory to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd Newington CT 06111.To leave a memory or note of sympathy please go to www.carlsonfuneralhome.com
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Carlson Funeral Home
45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051
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