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2008

Passing of Alan Wilfred Lyon PSP It is our sad duty to report the passing of Past State President Alan Wilfred Lyon, 75, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Mansfield, who died Monday (March 3, 2008).  Lyon was a member of Willimantic Lodge #1311. Born in Mansfield he was the son of the late Wilfred and Rhea Lyon. He lived most of his life in Mansfield. He was the former owner of Lyon Manor Retirement Residence of Willington, a member of the Elks Lodge of Willimantic and US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by two sons, Richard Lyon of Texas, Gregory Lyon of Brooklyn, daughter Allyson Caputo of Avon; 2 brothers, David and Bruce, 3 sisters, Bernice, Janice and Joyce and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Rocky Hill Veteran's Home, 287 West St., Rocky Hill. Burial will be at Col. Gates Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the chapel. Gifts in his memory may be made to "Race for Cancer" http://www.hartfordhospital.org/Giving/CommunityFundRaising/RaceForCancer/; To offer words of sympathy and for directions or floral tributes, please visit www.brooklawnfuneralhome.com.

 

Passing of Michael J. Ferguson Sr. PER It is our sad duty to announce the passing of our member Michael J. Ferguson Sr. PER from Enfield Lodge #2222 on Saturday January 5, 2008.   He was Exalted Ruler of Enfield Lodge 2004-2005, served on many committees and most recently held the position of Secretary.   A wake will be held at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapel, 432 Shaker Road in Enfield on Wednesday, January 9th.  Calling hours are from 2-4pm and 6-9pm and the Lodge of Sorrows will be performed at 7:30pm.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 10th at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Adalbert's Church, 90 Alden Avenue, Enfield.     From the Hartford Courant FERGUSON, Michael J., Sr. Michael J. Ferguson Sr., 80, of Enfield, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, (January 5, 2008). Michael was born in Queens, NY, son of the late Margaret Bogue. He was the husband of the late Marion C. Ferguson and is survived by his eight children and their spouses, Shawn Ferguson and his wife Denise of Wakefield, RI, Denise Fletcher and her husband, David of Simsbury, Cheryle Buckland and her husband, Lawrence of East Hartland, Sharon Ferguson of Enfield, Michael J. Ferguson Jr. and his wife Deborah of Wakefield, RI, Kevin Ferguson and his wife Darlene, of Wethersfield, Patrick and his wife Cyndi of East Gramby, Margaret Ferguson Boyd and her husband Robert of Exeter, RI. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by a sister Lorraine May of East Rockaway, NY; and a brother Brian Bogue of East Islip, NY; a sister-in-law Frances Curley of Boothewyn, PA; a brother-in-law Edwin Meier of Parlin, NJ; and many nieces, nephews and a dear friends including James Griffin of Enfield. Michael was a graduate of St. Francis Preparatory School in Brooklyn, NY and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. with Naval fleet activities in Japan. He married Marion C. Meier on May 7, 1949 and moved to Enfield in 1952 where he dedicated his life to raising and supporting a loving family and providing leadership to the local and state community. Michael held a variety of jobs through out his life including, American Express, J.C. Penny, Carlise Hardware, Doremeyer Corporation, Philco Corporation, General Electric, Scudda Northampton GMC, Scanton Mortors, and Airport Truck GMC. He was a long time congregate and active member of St. Adalbert's Church. His community involvement included year of service to the Enfield Elks Lodge #2222 as Past Exalted Ruler and Secretary, Enfield John Macielek Post No. 154 as Past Vice-Commander, and Enfield Knights of Columbus council 50. He gave years of service to the town of Enfield as a Republican Councilman from 1963 to 1975; councilman at large and planning and zoning; and helped lead two republican governors to election, Lodge and Meskill. He served on the CT Catholic School Board for over 10 years, impacting decisions in the CT Catholic Education system. Funeral services in celebration of Michael's life will be held on Thursday January 10, 2008 at 9am from Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Adalbert's Church, 90 Alden Ave., Enfield. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Michael's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday January 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contribution to be made to the following organizations; Elks Lodge No. 2222 Marion C. Ferguson Scholarship foundation, P.O. Box 0771 Enfield, CT 06082, Women Club of Enfield Scholarship Foundation in Marion C. Ferguson, PO Box 3126, Enfield, CT 06083-3126.

 

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2007

Word has been received that Robert J. Stalsburg PDD, from the East District in 1975-76 and Exalted Ruler of Westbrook Lodge #1784 in 1969-70 passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2007. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Deep River Congregational Church, Deep River CT (Church tel. 860-526-5045). For further information you can contact Fran Davidson, Acting Secretary (e-mail: frandav@juno.com, Fax:(860) 399-3435 & Phone: (860) 399-9191).

 

It is our sad duty to announced the death of our Member William J. Stone, PDD and Trustee of the State Association from Manchester Lodge #1893 on June 26th.   The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 30th at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester from 10:00am to Noon.  The Lodge of Sorrows will be performed at 11:00am.

 

It is our sad duty to post the passing of a true and dedicated Elk.  Cheryl Jordan, Past Exalted Ruler, Honorary Life Member and very active member of Norwich Lodge #430, passed away early Saturday morning, April 21, 2007 in her home. Cheryl served as Exalted Ruler for the Lodge's 100th Anniversary and worked tirelessly when the Lodge had no "home" and infused it with energy with all her efforts and with the acquisition of the new Lodge building.  Cheryl assumed the Lodge Chair of the Elks National Foundation and to which the Lodge now consistently surpasses the Grand Lodge Goal.  She was honored by the Lodge with an honorary life membership and Citizen of the Year for her relentless efforts and programs of Elkdom: Veterans Service, ENF, Children's Charities, Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot, and was always eager to help, contribute or give advice. Cheryl  was also an active member of the Connecticut Elks Association and had been the East District Chair for the Drug Awareness Committee for as long as she was able. The wake will be at the Guillot Funeral Home, 75 South B Street, Taftville on Tuesday, April 24th from 6 to 8 PM. Any Elk wishing to partake in the ritual should be at the Funeral Home by 7PM.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of S.E. CT., PO Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382 or the Elks National Foundation.  The Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 AM from Sacred Heart Church, Taftville.  Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  A reception will be held after each service at the Norwich Lodge.  | Click Here to get driving directions the Funeral Home | | Click Here to view Obituary courtesy of "The Norwich Bulletin" | Fraternally Submitted, Thomas R. Sullivan, PER Norwich Lodge #430

 

It is our sad duty to post the passing of a true and dedicated Elk.  Roswell "Ros" Edgecomb, PER, PDD passed away early Monday morning, April 2, 2007 at approximately 4AM.  Ros was the Secretary and active member of New London Lodge #360 and had been the Connecticut Chairman for the Elks Training Program and a friend to all.  The wake will be at Byles-MacDougall Funeral Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London, on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.  The Lodge of Sorrow will be at 7:00PM. The Funeral will be on Thursday at 11 AM from the Funeral Home . Reception after at the New London Lodge.  | Click Here to go to the Funeral Home Website with driving directions | | Click Here to view Obituary & Guestbook, courtesy of  "The New London Day" |

 

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2006

Updated: November 23, 2006 It is with deep sadness and great sense of loss to inform you of the passing of a true and dedicated Elk.  Jerry Steward, PER, PDD, Past State Trustee, State Credentials Chairman, East District Website Chairman, and member of Westbrook Lodge #1784 passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006 after a long illness. Calling hours will be from 5 to 9 PM on Friday, November 24, 2006 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street (Route 77), Guilford.  An Elks Funeral Service will be performed by Westbrook Lodge #1784 at 7:30 pm on Friday.  | Click Here to bring up a map of the Funeral Home Location | On Saturday, November 25, 2006, a mass will be held at St. George Roman Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford, at 10AM with interment immediately after with military honors.  A reception will be held for family and friends at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 immediate after.  For further information, please contact George Sullivan, Jr. at the Guilford Funeral Home at 203-453-3558, Frances Davidson, Lodge Secretary #1784 at 860-399-9191 or myself at 203-710-5358. | Click Here to bring up a map of the Church Location |

 

Published 6/13/06 It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of a beloved and respected member of our Great Fraternity, George W. Lambert Jr., PSP, PER, Norwich Lodge #430. George served as State President 1977 - 1978. Friends may call 5 - 8 PM Wednesday, JUNE 14, at the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road. Colchester. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich. In keeping with his wishes, the family request that donations in his memory be made to the Colchester Senior Center, 95 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT. 06415. For more information Click Below: George Lambert, Jr., PSP Obituary I have known George all my life, he was a mentor to both my father and myself as well as many others in our Fraternity and many other organizations in which he participated.  All of those were extensions of his Obligation as an Elk,  as it is with so many of us.  His infective humor and unending willingness to give of himself and to work with others, always for the greater good of all, are rarely found qualities which are becoming more precious and rare with the passing of friends such as George. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas R. Sullivan, PER Exalted Ruler, Norwich Lodge #430 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

 

July 6, 2006 It is our sad duty to announce the death of Peter Papp, PER from Winsted Lodge #844.  Peter was a member of our lodge for 31 years.  He is the only member who had served as Lodge's Exalted Ruler three times: 1980-1981, 1981-1982, and 1984-1985.  The lodge will held an Elks funeral service at the Montano-Shea Funeral home on Thursday evening, July 6th. The funeral was Saturday at the Church of Christ.  Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Angell, PER Winsted Lodge #844 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Published 4/30/06 It is truly our sad duty to announce the passing of a dedicated and beloved Elk, William (Bill) Denvir, Past District Deputy, Past State President.  Bill passed away in hospice care late Friday, April 29, 2006. Bill's wake  was Monday evening, May 1, 2006 at Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Road (RT 80), East Haven.  Past and current State Officers were requested to perform the Ritual.  The funeral was Tuesday morning and were no church services.  Burial was at All Saints Cemetery,  North Haven.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that Memorial donations be made to the Elks National Foundation in Bill's name and credited to Westbrook Lodge #1784.   Respectfully Submitted, Frank Hegedus, PDD State President

 

Published 4/10/06 New Britain Lodge #957 sadly reports the passing of its member Alfred W. Parlow, PDD, who died on March 20, 2006. Born and raised in New Britain, he was a graduate of New Britain High School and served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. A long time member of New Britain Lodge, he served as Exalted Ruler and as Northwest District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.  His contributions to the Lodge were many, and his involvement and guidance has long been appreciated by all his fellow members. He was an active participant in civic and community affairs. He served as Chairman of the New Britain Fire Commission and for the last ten years was a volunteer at Pulaski Middle School and Gaffney Elementary School in New Britain. Al will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Respectfully submitted by: John J. Podbielski, Past District Deputy New Britain Elks Lodge #957

 

Published 3/19/06 It is our sad duty to announce the passing of John (Jack) Peterson PER of Derby Lodge of Elks #571, who passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at the age of age 78, at Griffin Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Derby, October 20, 1927.  Served as Derby Lodge of Elks #571’s Exalted Ruler 1965-1966.  The Elks Memorial Ritual was preformed on Monday February 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jenkins-King Funeral Home, 12 Franklin Street, Ansonia.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, 11 a.m. from St. Mary's Church, 212 Elizabeth Street, Derby. Entombment with full military honors followed in Mt. St. Peter's Cemetery Mausoleum, Derby.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Church Development Fund. Service  Lisa Weyman, Exalted Ruler

 

Published 3/2/06 It is our sad duty to announce the death of Francis B. Feeley, Sr. PER from Waterbury Lodge #265.  The Elks Ritual to be performed by Lodge PER's at Murphy's Funeral Home, 115 Willow St. in Waterbury, Friday evening at 6:00 P.M.  Present Officers from the Lodge will also be in attendance in full regalia.   Anyone wishing to attend is welcome, but are asked to email me, so that I will know who is planning to attend.  Lodge Officers are assembling at the Waterbury Lodge at 5:30.  Please try to be prompt, as there will be many people at the Funeral Home. Those who attend should be aware that Waterbury Lodge has a wonderful menu offered Friday nights in our Rathskellar, featuring many seafood items and more. Should you wish to have dinner after the Ritual, kindly let me know of your intentions, and I will ask our Caterer to have enough on-hand. Fraternally, Jonathan W. Arthur Exalted Ruler Waterbury #265

 

Published 2/10/06 It is our sad duty to announce the passing of a true and dedicated Elk, Michael J. Revay, Past Exalted Ruler of Meriden Lodge #35. Mike was 70 years old and lost his long battle with cancer on Thursday, February 9, 2006.  Mike was a long time and very active member of Meriden Lodge, serving as Exalted Ruler in 1971 -1972, he was a multi-term trustee, committeeman for the Elks National Foundation 75th Anniversary Ball, an Auditor on a District Deputy Suite and a perpetual Lodge Organist; the job which he perhaps loved the most.  Mike also served as Organist for the Connecticut Elks Association for a time when health permitted. Visitation for Mike's Elk Family and Friends called at  the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden on Monday, Feb. 13. The Elks Wake Ritual was performed at 6:30 PM by Past Exalted Rulers of Meriden Lodge #35.  A good showing was there for Mike. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9:15 a.m. beginning at the funeral home followed by a Solemn Mass in celebration of his life at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Church where he was the Church Organist.  Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Military Honors. More information on Michael's arrangements or accomplishments may be read by clicking on the link below: [ Michael J. Revay, PER ] In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike's memory may be made to Holy Angels Church, 915 Main St., South Meriden, CT 06451. Respectfully and Fraternally, Jay Niland, Past District Deputy

 

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2005

Posted  10/31/2005 It is our  sad duty to announce the passing of our beloved Past State President, Past District Deputy, Angelo Rubbo. Angelo was taken to the hospital today, and passed on this afternoon (10/31/05).  There will be no calling hours.  The Funeral Service will be at 9:30 AM Friday morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 309 South Main St. in Waterbury.  An after-service breakfast will be available at the Lodge for anyone wishing to meet after.  All that plan to attend the service and the breakfast are asked to contact the Lodge at 203-755-1159. Any contributions should be made out to either of the following: James Donahue Memorial Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 615 Waterbury, CT. 06720 or VNA Hospice 50 Brookside Dr. Waterbury, CT. 06708 Fraternally, Jon Arthur, Exalted Ruler,  Waterbury Lodge #265

 

Posted  10/26/05 It is our sad duty to announce the passing of one our Elk Brothers and friend to all:  George St. Germain, PER,  Willimantic Lodge #1311,  passed away early October 26th. The Elks Ritual will be performed Friday, October 28th at 7:00 pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT. Directions to Funeral Home: From Willimantic Elks go right out driveway, Left down Frog Bridge then straight across through two sets of traffic lights and Potter is on the left. Fraternally David J. Howe, Sr, PER Willimantic Elks BPOE 1311 Lodge Phone: 860-423-1311

 

It is our sad duty to post the passing of Glastonbury Lodge Esteemed Leading Knight Joseph Romus, Jr. on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.   Joe was a very active and dedicated member of the Lodge and he will truly be missed by all.  It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Jim Donahue, long time Waterbury Lodge Secretary, good friend and mentor, had passed away on April 11, 2005

 

2004

Posted 12/7/04 With deep sadness, we post the passing of a Dedicated Elk, Clifford Gasparini, Past State President, Past District Deputy and Past Exalted Ruler.  Clif died on Monday, December 6, 2004 and was a member of Westbrook Lodge No. 1784.  He had served the State Association as President in the 1973 - 1974 year.  There will be an Elks Funeral Ritual on Wednesday, 12/8, at 7:00 p.m., at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, in Clinton, CT.  Their phone number is 860-699-2903.  Both  family and Westbrook Lodge have indicated that they would like to invite the State Officers and Past State Presidents to present the Ritual. He will be deeply missed by all who know him and by all Elks. Please note that the Executive Board meeting previously scheduled for that Wednesday has been moved to Thursday, 12/9, still at Manchester Lodge.

 

It is with great sadness that we post the loss of one of Connecticut's truest and finest Elks, Charles (Charlie) Lusk, Past State President, Past District Deputy, Past Exalted Ruler from New London Lodge #360, and Connecticut Elks Association's Youth Activities Chairman. Charlie passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 in the late afternoon.

 

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 With great sorrow Manchester Lodge #1893 announces the passing of Past Exalted Ruler Stan Lee Reitberg.   Stan passed away early Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer.  Per his request there will be no funeral services.  Manchester Lodge will be making arrangements for a memorial service to be held in the near future and will notify all when arrangements have been final.

2003

It is with great sadness that we post the loss of one of Connecticut's truest and finest Elks, Joseph Bradley, Past State President, Past District Deputy, and Central District Leader.   Joe passed away 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2003. The arrangements for Joe are as follows: Calling Hours Tuesday 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Funeral at St James Church, Elm Street, Rocky Hill.

 

 

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