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Madelyn Oertel Obituary
Madelyn Overlock Oertel, 97, wife of the late Lester Overlock, Sr. and Judson Oertel, passed away on February 13, 2024 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at The Willows in Woodbridge, CT. Born in Waterville, ME on September 11, 1926 to the late Edras and Wilhemina Pleau Williams.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Elisa Overlock; grandchildren, Lissa (Paul) Rustic, Jennifer (Adam) Amato, Kim (Brett) Towle, Daniel Overlock and Fiancée Devon Welstead, Salvatore, Steven, and Michelle Raucci; great-grandchildren, Kristopher Rustic, Julianna Raucci, Easton Bennett, Dominic and Harper Raucci, and Whitney and Hayden Towle; and daughter-in-law, Lauren Overlock. Predeceased by her son, Lester Overlock, Jr.; grandson, Kirk Overlock; sister, Stella Roberts, and twin sister, Geraldine Williams.
Madelyn was on the New Haven Police Department for a number of years, having held two different positions. Police Matron, attending to Women Detainees, and she served the community as a School Crossing Guard.
She was a staunch Democratic supporter and very active in the Westville section of New Haven. Madelyn would hold rallies over the 50+ years living in Westville supporting the Democratic candidates for Mayor, and local and state legislators at her home, earning her the nickname, "Mayor of Westville."
Friends are invited to visit with her family on Friday, February 16th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 12:00 p.m., followed by burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. To leave a condolence for her family, see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
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Janet C
March 4, 2024
May you rest in peace dear lady. I always loved the stories and jokes you would tell me while I was delivering mail.
You will be missed.
Susan (Stannard) Minniti
February 20, 2024
Frank, my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. I did not see the obituary until today since I was away last week. You know I was very fond of her and have great memories from our younger days! I hope you and your family are well.
Susan Minniti
Janice Canalori
February 17, 2024
Mrs. O was great friend with my mom and dad while living in Brookside. When my mom was at the Willows she visited her regularly. I would visit her often at the Willows and she was so overjoyed to see me. My prayers are with her and hope she and my mom are reunited in heaven. I"m in FL and not able to attend service but will always keep her in my prayers. A true recycled teenager. RIP Mrs. O
Vilma Bell
February 16, 2024
She was one of My favor patient.we will Miss her Dearly.our condolences to the family.
John Vigliotti
February 13, 2024
To Madelyn's family,
I had the pleasure of breaking bread with Madelyn on many occasions.
On many occasions I would bump into her on the daily walks she took throughout the Westville section of New Haven.
In later years she lived at the Linden where my mother spent her last years.
She was bright, delightful and sensitive the needs of others.
A grand lady. I will miss her.
John Vigliotti
Friend and Neighbor - Westville
Cindy DeCarlo
February 13, 2024
I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many breakfasts and lunches with your Mom at the Woodbridge Gathering and what is now the Westville Diner. She was very nice and I loved talking to her.
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