Natalie C. Rettig

Natalie C. Rettig passed from this life on January 15, 2026. She was 91 years old.

Natalie was a resident of the Danielson/Plainfield area as well as Florida for her entire life. She was wed to Wayne Rettig in Danielson in 1953. They enjoyed a long and adventurous 50 years together. He predeceased her in 2004.

She was the daughter of Napoleon and Rose Gosselin. Natalie is survived by her son Tommy Rettig (Suzanne), grandchildren Adam Rettig (Heather) and Bethany Blanchette (Chris) and five great-grandchildren. Natalie was also predeceased by her sister Marylyn Burns, brother Richard Blanchette and Natalie's long time companion Donald Miller. She is further survived by Mary Beth (Donald's daughter) and William Hall, with whom she made her home later in life.

Natalie worked for the former Electromotive company in Willimantic for several years and was an optical assistant for local Optometrists Drs. Herbert Schneider and Robert McNeil for many years. She proudly became the first female member of the Danielson lodge of Elks in the early 2000s.

The family sincerely thanks the Day Kimball Hospice team for their wonderful care for Natalie in her final weeks.

There will be no calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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