Lucille Lillibridge

Windsor Locks

— Lucille A. “Lu” Plante Lillibridge, 83, beloved wife of the late Harry J. Lillibridge III, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Hartford on Dec. 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Cecelia (Benderovich) Plante Sr.

She is survived by her loving family — sons: Mark-Alan and partner Jeff Hamblin of Florida, Scott and partner Alessandra Iurato of California, David and partner Lynn Kashanski of Old Lyme, and Dean and partner Steven Prokop of Windsor Locks; and daughter Terri and partner Laura Ryan of Windsor Locks; grandsons, David Jr. of Enfield, and Ryan of California. She was predeceased by her brothers, Louis Jr. and Lawrence Plante.

Lu wore many hats. In earlier years, she was a sales rep for National Baby Products, worked as a lunch/recess aide for South Street School and was the secretary for the director of the Board of Education in Windsor Locks. She was an active member of the PTO, while all her children were attending school. She was also a member of the senior bowling league. She was an avid fan of the New

York Yankees and the UConn Huskies girls’ basketball teams. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and trips to New York City for cabaret and shows. She loved taking in a concert from time to time. Her biggest passion in life was her family — whether it was playing board games or cards, going on family trips or just plain family time. Lucille always had a quick wit and a fantastic sense of humor.

Lu was always a true fighter to the very end. Having survived several major health issues, she would bounce back to fight yet another day. Her family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at L&M Hospital, Bride Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Atria Greenridge Place, and to all her caregivers for their kind and sensitive care for our mother.

There will be no calling hours. Services and burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com to leave the family a online condolence.

To quote the Tina Turner song, she was: “simply the best ... better than all the rest.” “We Love You, Mom!”