Lillian H. Cole

Lillian H. Cole obituary, Danbury, CT

Lillian H. Cole

Lillian Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornell Memorial Funeral Home on Dec. 4, 2025.
Lillian H. (Taylor) Cole, of Danbury, beloved wife of the late Clifford E. Cole, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Village Crest in New Milford. She was born in Danbury on July 9, 1934, daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Cornell) Vallely. She was a graduate of Bethel High School.
Lillian worked as a school lunch lady for Henry Abbot Tech for many years, and then at Immaculate High School.
Lillian was a devoted wife and enjoyed her Friday night dates with Clifford. She also enjoyed cooking, and decorating for the holidays. She was very organized and happily followed her weekly routines.
She will be missed by her two sons, John G. Cole, Sr., and James Cole (Nicole); her grandchildren, Stephanie Campbell (Russell), James, Meaghan and Mason Cole, Jordan Gibson and her eldest grandson, John G. Cole, Jr. (Christina), who she raised; and three great grandchildren, Alyssa, and Blayne Cole, and Lillian Campbell.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours.

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