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Victoria de Haan Obituary

East Lyme - Victoria C. de Haan, 96, of 27 Riverview Road, Niantic, passed away Nov. 24, 2007, at her home.

She was born Dec. 15, 1910, in Plymouth, Pa., the daughter of the late Kazimerz and Anna Zurinski.

She was the widow of Foppe de Haan.

She was employed as a nurse at the Wykoss Heights Hospital in New York.

She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia de Haan of Niantic, Monica de Haan of Enfield, and Diana Currier and her husband, Jack, of East Lyme; and a grandson, Todd Currier of East Lyme.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at St. Matthias Church, Chesterfield Road, East Lyme. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

Kindly omit flowers. Donations in her memory may be made Care and Share of East Lyme.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., is assisting the family with the arrangements.

For directions, obituary information, or to sign the family's online register book, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Nov. 25, 2007.

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Rose DeMarco

November 30, 2007

Monica and Cindy, my dear friends, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'm glad that I had the chance to visit with her after so many years even though it was for a short time. My heart goes out to you. David and I, and my parents offer our deepest sympathies.

Laura, Emily, and Conor Hayden

November 27, 2007

Dear Monica,
We were saddened to hear of your dear mother's death. We have always thought of her as such a strong woman. She has so much to be proud of in the daughters she raised. Be sure, we will pray for the peaceful repose of her soul and the comfort of those who loved her.

Bill Zorzanello

November 26, 2007

Monica, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

vicky moos

November 25, 2007

With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I'm so grateful to have spent those few hours with her a few weeks ago. She was kind and warm and had a beautiful smile. You are all blessed to have had her love all your lives.
Vicky and Jim Moos

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