She was the beloved aunt of Michael and his wife Terri Gressler of Waterford, and Cynthia and her husband Donald Navit of Wisconsin.
Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, where the funeral will assemble on Thursday at 9 a.m. and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to Oncology & Hematology Associates PC, Three Shaw's Cove, New London, CT 06320 or Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06282.
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FRED AND ROBIN NELSON
October 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lizzy Machnik
October 25, 2007
It was an honor to know and take care of Barbara during her illness. She had the best sense of humor and atitude no matter how bad things were. She taught me alot about courage,strength and acceptance.
Michael & Barbara Rix
October 25, 2007
Fritz & Helen, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, our heats and prayers are with you. Your sweet child is resting now in the arms of god.
Barbara Hillyer/Hoxie
October 24, 2007
Babsy, We know that you are in the embrace of Gods arms but, we will miss you. Love Cliff & Barbara Hillyer
kristin lewis richard
October 24, 2007
richie, maureen, mike and cindy, i'm so sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you all.
Judy Strutt
October 24, 2007
Barbara - your amazing spirit and determination to fight your cancer will continue to be an inspiration to all of us. I know that you are in heaven now with our relatives.
james fitzgerald
October 23, 2007
sorry for the loss barbra was a good freind of our family for years
Doug Ingham
October 23, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss.
Richard & Eileen Ruth
October 23, 2007
It is with a deep sorrow that we send our love & sympathies to the entire Gressler Family in the death of Barbara. We knew her as a charming & pleasant waitress & were fond of her personal & happy conversation. Our best to her parents in this time of grief; we're sure it's difficult. To Richie & Maureen - we are with you in friendship & in spirit. We love you all!
Pat Boyles
October 23, 2007
I'm glad your pain is over. You will be missed.
Donna Perry
October 23, 2007
God Bless You Babsy...you will be missed. My prayers go out for you and your family.
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