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Sylvia Kirby Obituary
Sylvia A. Kirby, 92, of Middletown, died Friday June 13, 2025 at Middlesex Hospital. She was born in Northford, the daughter of the late Herbert and Lillia (Wolfe) Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Debby Kirby of Durham; sons, Gary Kirby (Denise) of Meriden and Dale Kirby (Janice) of Wallingford; two grandsons Jeffrey (Tammy) of North Carolina and Scott (Danielle) of Marlborough; and her peanut Shania of Meriden. Three great grandchildren Shawn and Christopher of Maine, and Morgan Leigh of North Carolina. Sylvia also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as many family friends. She was predeceased by her son, Neil Kirby; and sisters, Dorothy Pogmore, Lillian Cook and Shirley Bastura. Graveside services will be held on Saturday (June 21st) at 10:30 a.m. in Northford Cemetery, Spruce St., Northford. Sylvia's family has requested casual dress for the graveside services. Her favorite color is red and she was an avid Red Sox fan. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Middlesex Health Hospice Program, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Laurie (Cook) Kluntz
June 21, 2025
Love you Aunt Sylvia, condolences to my cousins. Always Loved never forgotten
Patricia Reed
June 20, 2025
Debby and family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearfelt prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
With Sympothy and love,
The Reeds: Ric, Trish, Ryan and Katie
Nancy Koskie
June 20, 2025
Dale and family, our Deepest Sympathy at the loss of your mother. Nancy and Wally
Mitch Christopoulos
June 19, 2025
Gary, my sincere condolences to you and the Kirby family..You always spoke highly of mother..She will always be with you with the fond memories of being the greatest mom
Alba Cimino
June 19, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love,
Alba, Paul, Sam & Roman
Joanne Outlaw
June 18, 2025
Dale and Jan,
Sorry for your loss.
Joanne Outlaw
Liz Klebieka
June 18, 2025
Sylvia was my dear friend. We spent many wonderful hours, days together. She loved to spend time with all her friends at the PNA. I miss her terribly. Many happy memories. She was quite a special person.
Tom Simmons
June 18, 2025
Debby and Dale my condolences your mom was very special everybody loved her boy can she play the spoons today is a sad day.
Czaja Allan
June 17, 2025
To all the family, Grace and I want to give are condolences. We are sorry for your loss. Allan and Grace
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