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Lucille Curland Obituary
The classiest of ladies, Lu raised her immediate family in Columbia, with her knight in shining armor, Dick, who survives her. Together they lovingly created an idyllic family life for their three children, David, Neal and Susan, on what they all affectionately called "October Hill," with both Dick and Lu's birthdays and anniversary coming in the month of October. Lu and Dick had an almost 70-year love affair, having wed in Willimantic Oct. 11, 1952. Lu attended ECSU after graduating from Windham High School, raised her family and worked at Sweeney Elementary School for over 30 years as a para-professional. She loved her students and coworkers, whom she enjoyed socializing with, "The Sweeney Sweeties," well after retiring. Lu enjoyed her trips to Woodstock, Vermont, with Dick, presiding over her family at her niece Tina Knox's home in New Hampshire, on special weekends and for 25 straight summers her family's weekly vacation on Cape Cod. Besides Dick, Lu is survived by her children, David (Chrissie) of Port Orange Fla., Neal (Kelly) of Norwich, and Susan of Madison; also grandchildren: Seth, Matthew, Connor, Christian, Cameron, Caroline and Quynn: as well as many close nieces, nephews and cousins, whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her brother Alexis (Lorraine) Caisse III of Florida. She is predeceased by her parents, Alexis and Camilla Caisse, formerly of Willimantic; her brother Norman; and her son-in-law Matthew Kaempf. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect Street, Willimantic. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com.
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Jody Olsen
June 20, 2022
I was fortunate to have been a member of the Curland family during my marriage to David. I have many happy memories of Lucille and time spent at "October Hill". It was a privilege getting to know her. She was gracious and kind, the type of woman that brought out the best in people. She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her. My heart goes out to Dick, David, Susan, Neal and the rest of the family.
Sue Durand-Hoelck-Williams
June 15, 2022
Dear Dick and Family...
So sorry to hear about Lucille
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends...
Memories will live on in the hearts of all who knew her
May God bring you peace and comfort...
Sheila and Dick
June 15, 2022
Our loss is heaven's gain. Sorry for your loss...
but grateful for the years the world was blessed by her presence.
Carol Curland
June 14, 2022
I have wonderful memories of your Mother.
Happy , fun to be around and always something to talk about full of love for her children and her wonderful husband .I´m so sorry for your loss. May her memories be a blessing to all of you. Sending love
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