Scully, Kent M.
Kent M. Scully, 75, of North Port, FL and Middletown, CT lost his battle with Covid-19 on February 9, 2021. He was born in Middletown, CT on August 30, 1945 to Martin and Helen (Dillon) Scully. Kent served in the National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pat (Kosko) Scully, and their daughter, Paige Scully.
Kent, a CPA and his partner Chris Wolf established Scully & Wolf LLP in 1973. The firm audited cities, towns, and non-profits throughout the State of Connecticut. He was proud of his many career and charitable accomplishments.
He was an avid U-Conn men and women’s basketball fan, NASCAR fan, football fan, and he loved the game of golf. These sports brought him a lot of joy.
Kent and his wife and daughter are blessed with a large circle of friends in both Florida and Connecticut. We are grateful for their love and support during this very difficult time. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
There will be no service at this time. There will be a celebration of life when it is safe to do so. Memorial Donations may be made in Kent’s name to his daughter’s program; Vista Life Innovations, 1356 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498.
Gerda Marion Woelk, a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT, died unexpectedly, on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 86. Gerda was born in Manchester on February 10, 1934 to late Alfred Marion and Gertrude Louise (Foth) Woelk.
Gerda was a compassionate, happy and thoughtful sister, aunt, friend and neighbor, who loved others unconditionally. Her family is heartbroken to say goodbye to such a special woman, whose love and care for others extended far beyond her family and friends to include all creatures and the world around her.
Gerda was a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1952, and a faithful member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church of Manchester. She worked as a head file clerk at Connecticut General Insurance Company of Hartford, and following her retirement, devoted many years to volunteering and caring for children of friends, family, and neighbors.
During her lifetime, Gerda shared her passions for baking, growing African violets, crocheting prayer shawls & potholders, listening to records, and telling jokes. She loved dressing up for Halloween, decorating for Christmas and always sent a card for birthdays. She was a master at games and often beat her nieces and nephews playing Racko and Pokeno. She enjoyed a hot turkey dinner and sitting by a roaring fire on Vermont family vacations. How thrilled she was every time it snowed! Gerda’s qualities of kindness, gentleness, love, and laughter are the precious legacy she leaves us.
Gerda is survived by her three sisters, Ursula Woelk of Manchester, CT, with whom she lived most of her life, Christel Carini of Martinsburg, PA and Jane Vichi of Bellingham, MA. “Auntie Gerda” exemplified what it means to be an aunt and is deeply missed by her nine nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews and a great- great niece and nephew all whom she loved dearly. She also leaves behind 14 cousins and extended family in the US, Canada, and Germany.
Gerda was laid to rest in a private graveside ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. James Cemetery in Manchester, officiated by the Reverend Jamie Maldonado of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. A funeral Mass and celebration of Gerda’s life will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy are welcome online at www. holmeswatkins.com/obituary/Gerda-Woelk. In her memory, wear purple, tell a joke, play a game, bake cookies and enjoy the snow! Donations in her honor may be sent to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 80 Main St. Manchester, CT 06042.
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