Rose, Patricia (Edgerly)
Patricia (Edgerly) Rose, 85, of Windsor, beloved wife of 62 years to Donald LeRoy Rose, entered her eternal rest on February 16, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1935, in North Conway, NH; a daughter of the late Herman and Natalie (White) Edgerly.
Patricia was baptized November 27, 1947 at St. James Church, Laconia, NH. She graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, MA. After serving in the US Air Force, she was employed at Hamilton Standard where she met Don. Pat quickly left the workforce to raise her family. She enjoyed reading, sewing, painting and making all things beautiful. Whether it was serving on the PTO, being a Girl Scout Leader, supporting the Boy Scouts, directing Christian Education, heading up Christmas Craft Fairs or being a prayer warrior for missionaries, diligence marked her days. Through her adult life, she was a member of the Poquonock Community Church, Faith Community Church and the Presbyterian Church of Manchester. She loved Jesus, His church, His Word, and her family deeply. It was for them all that she poured out her life.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Donald LeRoy Rose, three children, Gary (Lisa) Rose, Diane (Paul) Lindeland, Sally (Brian) Nolder; nine grandchildren, Steven, Alex, and Ryan Rose, Adam and Ashley Lindeland, Matthew, Michael, Elizabeth, and Ian Nolder; a sister, Sandra Postel, and a brother, Brian Edgerly. She was predeceased by her brother, John Edgerly and nephews Richard Hammer, Jonathan Edgerly, and David Melnik. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Carmon Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave. Windsor, CT. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to Rays of Hope 2021, Baystate Health Foundation. For online condolences please visit, www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
On February 9th, 2021 Richard D. (Dick) Tessier was welcomed into the arms of our Lord. Richard was born on September 16th, 1934 in Willimantic, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Donald and Yvonne Tessier. PreDeceased by his loving wife Rita (Cyr)
Tessier. Richard graduated from Windham Technical High School, then served proudly in the U.S Navy. Throughout his life he was a devoted Catholic.
After 37 years, Richard retired from Pratt and Whitney to later become the part owner of Prime Power Equipment in Vernon, CT.
Family was very important and special to Richard and he enjoyed spending time with them.
Richard lived a very active life. He enjoyed going to the theater, watching the Red Sox, UConn basketball, walks on the beach, going to the casino and traveling. Jazz was an important aspect in Richards life and would often be caught singing his favorite songs or pulling out his trumpet on a whim.
He is survived by his loving fiancé, Marie (Lani) Marvel of Eastford.
Also mourning his loss are his four children: Debbie (Lloyd) Torrey, Jacqui (Len) Ensor, Ronald Tessier and Joann (James) Lohneiss.
His Grandchildren Nicholas, Jonathan, Nicole, Christina, Jillian, Jennifer, Jamie, Richard, Jessica, Jordan and Natalie. His Great GrandChildren Jorden, Layla and Ava. All of whom he adored.
He is also survived by his brother Norman (Jerrie) Tessier and his sister Carol Tessier. He will also be missed by several cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Richard was a recipient of a liver transplant in 1998. So, we ask those that aren’t yet donors to consider giving life.
There will be a mass on February 25, at 1:00 in Willimantic Ct. at St. Mary's church. Burial will be private.