Lillian W. Weckworth

MERIDEN - Lillian W. Weckworth, 87, wife of the late Raymond W. Weckworth, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 201, at Covenant Village of Cromwell.

She was born in Meriden on April 27, 1930, daughter of the late Henry and Christina (Lüdemann) Wahlers. Lillian graduated from Meriden High School in 1948. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Hartford and her master's degree from Central Connecticut State University. She taught for 25 years at Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden. Lillian was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Meriden, the Friends of the Meriden Library, and the Meriden Turner Society. She was an avid fan of the UConn women's basketball team.

Lillian is survived by two daughters, Lynn Weckworth and her husband, Dan Puntillo, of Somerville, N.J., June and her husband, Michael Dunn, of Lebanon; a son, Bruce Weckworth, of Mansfield, Mass.; and three beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christopher Dunn, and Andrew Puntillo. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Jack Reisch, of Cromwell. She was predeceased by her sister, Kathryn Reisch.

Lillian's funeral service will be held on Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover St., Meriden. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lillian's family on Thursday, June 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lillian's name may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover St., Meriden, CT 06451 or the Covenant Village of Cromwell Benevolent Care Fund, 52 Missionary Road, Cromwell, CT 06416. To share a condolence with her family, please visit www.beecherandbennett.com.