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10/01/2026

WEST CORNWALL - Gretchen Rath Doolittle, former longtime faculty member and Director of Studies at both the Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut, and South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut, died quietly at home on Sunday, September 20 after spending the day surrounded by family and neighbors. She had kidney cancer.

Gretchen Rath, who as a young adult took her mother’s name (Dewitt) as a middle name, was born on October 26, 1933 in Washington, DC to Gordon Brandon Rath, a veteran of the Great War, and Dewitt (Gertrude) Norris Rath.

As a child, Gretchen was a member of Saint Albans Episcopal Church, parish church of the Washington National Cathedral, where she sang in the Children’s Choir. During World War II, at the age of 11, she was called on to christen a Liberty ship, the SS George W. Norris, named after her late grandfather, who was a long-serving maverick US senator from Nebraska. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, DC, and Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. There she met her husband, Jerome Hill Doolittle, the late novelist whose eclectic career brought him from journalism to diplomacy, speechwriting, and teaching, and brought the family from Washington to Morocco and Laos and then to the northwestern corner of Connecticut. She often told stories about traveling abroad, including a memorable ocean crossing to Morocco through an Atlantic hurricane on the defunct American Presidents Line with four young children, and without her husband who had travelled ahead. After returning to the United States, the family settled in the northwest corner of Connecticut where husband Jerome had spent much of his childhood. Because of his work, for several years, Jerome divided his time between Connecticut and Washington and later Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Gretchen cared for five sons while working full-time and often managing family illness that for many weeks at a time required her to drive 90 minutes to Hartford and back after her own workday—she estimated that she drove more than 100 miles a day!

Gretchen remained a constant presence in the community and was involved in professional and civic organizations here for almost 60 years. For nearly 20 years, Gretchen was chairman of the Department of Mathematics and Director of Studies at the Indian Mountain School, arriving shortly after the retirement of her father-in-law, William Doolittle, headmaster for many years. After leaving to earn her master’s degree in education at Harvard University in 1991, she joined the faculty at South Kent School, where for 15 years she taught calculus and algebra and also served as Director of Studies before retiring in 2007. She tutored students before and after retirement, and a number went on not only to pass their classes, but to teach mathematics themselves.

For many years, Gretchen served at various times in every executive position in the Cornwall Civic Club, which provided an affordable beach in Cornwall in the years before that town opened its own public beach. She was likewise a longtime member of the Democratic Town Committee in Sharon, Connecticut, serving in a number of officer positions, and a member of the board of the Cream Hill Lake Association in Cornwall, serving a number of terms as both vice president and president. She also served on the boards of the Cornwall Public Library and Prime Time House, a mental health charity in Torrington, Connecticut. She donated blood annually to the Red Cross for more than five decades, and was generous with her time and money, making regular small donations to the local food pantry and more than a dozen organizations mostly in the northwest corner of Connecticut. Although she was a fixture in Cornwall for many years, for decades she also kept up with friends from her childhood and youth, and well into her eighties attended annual destination reunions with the “Midd Mamas,” a group of women friends from her undergraduate days at Middlebury College.

Gretchen was an accomplished cook and hostess, frequently opening her house to friends and family for dinner or other meals, or in the case of some friends of her then-teenage sons, for an entire summer. Easter celebrations at the Doolittle house became a neighborhood institution for more than 25 years, with egg hunts for children invited from all over town, and sometimes neighboring towns. Some years she made as many as five elaborate Christmas dinners to accommodate the schedules of her sons and their families, and she prepared and transported all the food for the wedding rehearsal dinners of her sons and one of her nieces. She once hosted an entire wedding reception for a young colleague whose parents were not able to travel, and made all the food, complete with a four-tier traditional wedding fruitcake, which required more than 14 pounds of sugar for the icing alone.

Gretchen was happiest when she was with her grandchildren, or talking about them, and in her last months as she began to suffer more from effects of her illness, she marveled over and over again about their accomplishments in school and early careers. She is survived by her twelve grandchildren Nicholas Hanzalik, Eliza Doolittle, Lauren Hanzalik, Bethany Doolittle, Samuel Doolittle, Tessa Doolittle, Anayis Doolittle, Hannah Doolittle, Georgia Doolittle, Eve Doolittle, Wyatt Doolittle, and Brooks Doolittle. Also surviving are five sons: Timothy and wife Colleen Doolittle of Oakdale, Minnesota; Theodore Doolittle and wife Kathryn Engustian of West Hartford; Jonathan Doolittle and wife Blair McElroy of Greenbrae, California; Michael and wife Amity Doolittle of New Haven and Santa Fe; and Matthew Doolittle of New York and West Cornwall. After nearly 68 years of marriage, her husband died in 2023. Her brother George Norris Rath died in 2015.

Funeral services will be held at the North Cornwall Meeting House (United Church of Christ) on Cogswell Road in West Cornwall on Saturday, October 17 at 1:30 PM.

A celebration of life for family and friends will also take place in 2027 at a time and place to be determined.

09/28/2026

WI******ER - David A. Godding Sr., 82, of Wi******er Center, CT passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was the loving husband of Cheryl Godding for 36 years.

David was born October 17, 1943 in Sharon, CT, to the late Leonard and Gladys (Robertson) Godding.

Dave graduated in 1961 from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1969, having served in Vietnam.

Upon returning, Dave settled in Norfolk, CT with his then wife Roberta (Grith) and children. He worked for several local plumbing contractors before starting Godding Plumbing & Heating with his son David Godding Jr. For many years he was a licensed Master Plumber in CT, MA, and VT, and retired in 2003.

David loved so many things in life. He served as assistant fire chief in Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department and devoted time as an EMT for Norfolk Volunteer Ambulance as well. He enjoyed physical activities of all kinds, including running, hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming, and played volleyball at Botelle school in Norfolk for many years. Hobbies included building construction, working on equipment, and generally coming up with a solution for any type of problem. David loved music and discovered talents for banjo and bass. He played and sang in several bands including Wild Abandon and Dark Horse, and regularly hosted popular music jams in his home. Always an animal lover, he discovered a passion for horses later in life, both riding and carriage driving. He and Cheryl raised and trained Morgan horses on their farm in Wi******er, which he took great pride in.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl, his beloved children David Jr, Jennifer Hamza, and Patricia Custer; his stepchildren Julia Smith and Alan Colwell. He also leaves behind his granddaughters Ashley Errichetto and Emily Ronalter, his great grandchildren, his sister Barbara Brown, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Leonard Jr and sister Gloria Arata.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 11am. at the Wi******er Center Cemetary on South Road in Wi******er.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, or an animal rescue organization of choice.

09/28/2026

NORFOLK - David L. Davis, 84, of Norfolk, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 15.

Born in Nottingham, England, David was educated at Bromsgrove School and later graduated from hotel school in Birmingham, England. His education and natural talent for hospitality became the foundation of an extraordinary career that took him from England to some of the finest hospitality establishments in the United States.

In 1964, David came to the United States to work in Hartford, Connecticut, with Sonesta Corporation. He later became head of purchasing for the renowned Plaza Hotel in New York City, where he gained invaluable experience in the world of fine hotels and hospitality.

In 1974, David embarked on one of the most memorable chapters of his career when he purchased the Stonehenge Inn in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Under his ownership, the five-star inn and restaurant became known for exceptional food, gracious hospitality, and an atmosphere that attracted a remarkable array of guests. Among those who enjoyed the Stonehenge were celebrities such as Joanne and Paul Newman, corporate CEOs, devoted lovers of gourmet food, and couples celebrating weddings and other special occasions. David took great pride in creating a place where people could gather, celebrate, and enjoy themselves.

After retiring from the Stonehenge Inn, David moved to Norfolk, Connecticut, to his wife's family summer home. Retirement, however, lasted only about a month. True to his entrepreneurial spirit, David purchased the local pub and transformed it into an authentic English-style pub. Featuring an extraordinary selection of 153 beers, the pub became a destination for those interested in unusual and imported beers. David was, in many ways, ahead of his time, introducing patrons to the variety and character of foreign and specialty beers long before they became widely popular.

David's adventurous spirit led to yet another unique chapter in his life. Following his time at the pub, he spent a year consulting for T. Boone Pickens, advising on the hospitality aspects of Mr. Pickens' vast 70,000-acre ranch. It was an unforgettable adventure and another reflection of David's broad experience and love of hospitality.

David also founded Hillhome Country Products, sharing his passion for food through a collection of specialty products. Among the most popular were his Texas pickles, fudge sauce, caramel sauce, mango chutney, English orange marmalade, and Christmas Morning marmalade. His products reflected the same creativity and attention to quality that characterized so much of his life and work.

Service to Norfolk

David's contributions extended well beyond his professional life. After settling in Norfolk, he became deeply involved in the community and gave generously of his time and energy.

He served as President of Meadowbrook Housing and President of the Norfolk Library Associates. He was also a member of the Bishop's Committee of the Church of the Transfiguration for 20 years, a testament to his long-standing commitment to his community and his church.

Throughout his remarkable career and community life, David was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, his appreciation for fine food and hospitality, his English heritage, and his ability to turn an idea into something special. Whether running a renowned inn, creating an English pub, advising on a Texas ranch, developing specialty foods, or serving his community, David approached life with curiosity, energy, generosity, and a willingness to try something new.

David leaves his beloved wife of 40 years, Louise Hill Davis; his four children, Brian Davis, Diana Davis, Colin Davis, and Anne Davis Lake; a predeceased son, Derek Davis, and his two step-sons, C. Warner Hotchkiss and Winthrop Hotchkiss.

David's life was anything but ordinary. From England to Connecticut, from the Plaza Hotel to the Stonehenge Inn, from an English-style pub to a 70,000-acre Texas ranch, he created a life filled with hospitality, adventure, entrepreneurship, community service, and memorable experiences. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched along the way.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd at The Church of the Transfiguration, Norfolk, CT at 10:30 AM

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Norfolk Ambulance and The Norfolk Library Associates

09/28/2026

WEST CORNWALL – James D. Gold IV, age 37, of West Cornwall and Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City following a three-year battle with melanoma.

James was born September 11, 1989 in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton where he spent his childhood.

A child with unique and diverse interests, he twice represented his elementary school in the Massachusetts State Geography Bee, performed in numerous high school drama productions and competed on the ski team. From an early age, James had a passion for imaging and drawing buildings often sketching many versions until just perfect. He attended Middlebury College in Vermont graduating with a degree in architectural design. As a junior, he studied at the Ecole Speciale d’Architecture in Paris, became fluent in French and worked on the restoration of an historic chateau.

He started his career in New York City at Masterpiece International learning the nuances of transporting fine artworks around the world. Then as an early employee of Citi Bike NYC, he designed the placement of bicycle docking stations and managed operations as it expanded its footprint across the metro area. Relocating to Connecticut, James shifted his focus to pursue his true passion for architecture and design. Honing his drafting and design skills, he worked on residential design, construction and renovation projects in the Litchfield hills and New York. For the last two years, James was a Project Manager at New Wave Design and Contracting overseeing high end brownstone restorations in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

With a keen curiosity and interest in the world, James took every opportunity to travel to new places. He spent time in India and Nepal before college, then explored much of Europe while studying in France and vacationed in Thailand. Before his thirtieth birthday, he completed a six-month solo trip to Central America and South America. He was always planning his next journey.

James built a community of lifelong friends with whom he shared his love of life. He had a gift for weaving friend groups together and orchestrating fun, memorable experiences. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, captivating smile and infectious laugh.

He is survived by his parents Douglas Gold and Janice Garity of Cornwall, his brother Tyler Gold of Denver, CO, and many dear cousins, uncles and aunts.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the North Cornwall Meeting House on Town Street on Sunday, October 18, at 2 PM followed by a reception at Cream Hill Lake.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 180, West Cornwall, CT 06796 www.cornwallfire.org.

09/08/2026

SHARON - Frank G. Hufner, 80, of Sharon, CT, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on September 6, 2026, at Sharon Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Linda (Panelli) Hufner.

Frank was born on September 23, 1945, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Frank H. Hufner and Charlotte (Kaimer) Hufner. He was raised in Monroe, CT and a graduate of Masuk High School.

Frank graduated from the University of Connecticut’s Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture with an associate degree. He was the founder of Cedar Hill Farm, a greenhouse growing operation and vegetable farm in Newtown, CT. He and his wife operated a garden center and farm market there for more than 40 years.

Frank was also a founding member of the Bethel Farmers’ Market and remained actively involved for many years. His commitment to his community and to agriculture extended to his involvement with the Connecticut Farm Bureau, where he served as president of the Fairfield County chapter. His love of hunting and fishing led him to the Newtown Fish & Game Club, where he was a longtime member and served as president for several years.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He truly valued the friendships he made throughout his life and made an effort to remain interested in the lives of those he cared about. He will be remembered for the relationships he built and the many years he spent working alongside his wife and serving his community.

He is survived by his two sons and daughter: David Robert Hufner and his wife, Kara Capone, of East Haddam, CT; Frank Gary Hufner, of Sharon, CT; and Sharon Burge and her husband, Craig W. Burge, of Nashua, NH. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Brooks R. Hufner, Brody D. Hufner, Craig James Burge, and Kara Maire Burge.

A memorial service will be held at Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon, CT, on September 14, 2026, with calling hours from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, followed by burial at Ellsworth Cemetery in Sharon, CT.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, donations may be made to the Fund for Smilow Cancer Hospital in Memory of Frank G. Hufner, via www.givetoynhh.org or mail to PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.

09/03/2026

GOSHEN - Frederick J. Bate III, 79, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation in New Milford. He was the loving husband of Marie (Savan) Bate.

Fred was born on February 13, 1947, in Torrington, the son of the late Frederick J. Bate Jr. and Doris Bate.

He attended Cornwall Consolidated School and graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village.

Following high school, Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman and combat medic during the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, 5th Division.

Following his military service, he continued his education and training, earning certificates through the State of Connecticut Office of Civil Preparedness in radiological monitoring, as well as through the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency Staff College in Battle Creek, Michigan. He also completed training in radiology through the Bureau of Radiological Health and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the United States Navy Basic Hospital Corps School.

Fred dedicated much of his life to serving his community and working in fields that allowed him to help others. He worked for Sharon Hospital as a radiology technician and taught EMT classes, becoming one of Connecticut's first emergency medical technicians after serving our country.

He also worked for the State of Connecticut at Housatonic Meadows as a constable and park ranger at Kent Falls. Fred also served as superintendent of Trinity Conference Center and, later in his career, as manager of the Cornwall Transfer Station, where he worked until his retirement. In 2003, The State Department of Environmental Protection recognized the Cornwall Transfer Station for having one of the top 10 recycling programs in Connecticut.

A lifelong member of the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department, Fred was deeply committed to his community. In recognition of his dedication and service to the people of Cornwall, he received the Community Service Award from the VFW on Memorial Day in 1995.

Fred will be remembered for his commitment to his country, his community, and the many people he served throughout his life.

In addition to his wife, Marie, he is survived by his two children, Alexandra and John; 3 stepchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; his sister, Susan Williamson and her husband, David; his brother, James Bate; 2 nephews; 2 nieces; and 2 cousins.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 11 a.m. at The Cornwall Cemetery on Route 4 in Cornwall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Home Foundation, 199 Park Rd. Ext., Middlebury, CT 06762 or Off the Streets - Danbury, PO Box 591, Bethel, CT 06801.

08/24/2026

LAKEVILLE - It is with heavy hearts we are saddened to report that Stephen Michael Brandt passed away at Sharon Hospital after a long illness at age 62.

He lived in Sharon early on and then resided in Lakeville later in life.

He was an accomplished and well-respected painting contractor.

He had a huge heart, was a great friend to everyone (always there to help), and had the quickest wit and greatest sense of humor ever.

He was predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Katherine MacNeil Brandt and Harold Brandt; his parents, Dolores and Robert Brandt; a stepmother, Elizabeth (Peg) Brandt; sister Linda; and brother David.

He leaves behind his sisters, Debbie Holtman (Dave), Barbara Brandt (Patrick Goff), and Dina Brandt. He also leaves behind his two nephews, Jared Holtman (Renae) and Tyler Holtman (Ashley Ganon), as well as a long list of good friends and especially his best cat friend, "Cupcake Cat."

In addition to always being the life of the party, he loved to fish, hunt, collect coins and antiques, and play Bluegrass music with his musical friends. He was also a member of the Montgomery Lodge No. 13 in Lakeville.

Friends and family are welcome to join a Masonic service at the Montgomery Lodge No. 13, 41 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT, on Friday, August 28. Service will be at 6:00 PM with dinner, music, and conversation to follow.

Doors will be open at 5:30 PM; all are welcome!

Donations in Stephen's honor can be made to: Salisbury Family Services, PO Box 379, Salisbury, CT 06068, or the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service, PO Box 582, Salisbury, CT 06068.

08/24/2026

WEST CORNWALL - Allen “Al” Degreenia, 70, of West Cornwall, CT, passed away on August 14, 2026 at Hartford Hospital.

Al was born on September 10, 1955, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Ovel and Olive Degreenia of West Cornwall.

A man of many talents, Al was an artist in every sense of the word. He was a gifted musician and had a lifelong love of old cars. For many years, through his business, Textile Graphics in Torrington, Al shared his artistic talents with the community, printing hundreds of T-shirts and hand painting signs for local businesses.

One of the joys of traveling through the surrounding towns with Al was hearing him proudly point out his work, saying, “I painted that sign” , or “I printed T-shirts for that business, summer camp or Little League team”. His creativity and craftsmanship can be found throughout the area and will remain a lasting reminder of his talent.

Al was preceded in death by his brother, Melvyn and his sister, Patricia.

He is survived by his sister Susan (Degreenia) Murray and her husband Roger, as well as many nieces and nephews, of whom he was very proud and whose accomplishments he greatly admired.

One of Al’s greatest joys was family gatherings, holiday meals, birthday celebrations or a simple spontaneous picnic at Housatonic Meadows.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Ellsworth Cemetery in Sharon, CT. A reception will follow at the Taughannock Grange Hall, 7 Dunbar Rd., Ellsworth (Sharon)

Please bring a story or memory about Al to share!

Al will be remembered for his creativity, his many accomplishments, his love of music and old cars, and the unique mark he left on the communities around him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

08/24/2026

SHARON - Dr. Joseph Valentine Hajek of Sharon, CT died in the early morning of Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was 89.

Joe was born in New York City on September 8, 1936, the son of Joseph Hajek, born in 1889 in Prague, Bohemia and Olga Weber Hajek. He attended Trinity School and Philips Exeter Academy, and he graduated from Harvard College in 1958. After his undergraduate years in the Harvard ROTC, he entered the Navy for three years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant JG.

After his honorable discharge, he married Cicily Warren in 1962 while attending Harvard Medical School. After an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, he took up an orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also spent time abroad on a traveling fellowship, studying with John Charnley in England and Maurice Mueller in Bern, Switzerland. After a return to Brooklyn, NY, Joe and his family settled in Sharon in 1975, where he became the first orthopedic surgeon at Sharon Hospital. He retired in 2004 and spent the rest of his life in Sharon.

Joe led an active outdoor life, enjoying rowing, tending his apple orchard, making play equipment for his grandchildren, and caring for his dogs. He maintained his expansive property with his beloved tractors, chainsaws, log splitter, and other equipment perhaps less precise than his surgical tools, but which he used no less ably.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 64 years and by his sister Barbara Ulman of Lake Oswego, OR. He was predeceased by his sister Olga Cassard.

He is also survived by his daughter Schenley Hall and husband Jeffrey of Tucson, AZ and grandsons Jonathan, Benjamin, and Nicholas; son Luke and wife Janet of Denver, CO and grandsons Ryan and Trevor; daughter Mathilde Ross and husband Rob of Brookline, MA; and grandchildren Calvert, Josephine, and Winthrop; and son Justin of Sharon and granddaughter Julia.

Funeral services will be held at Christ Church Episcopal in Sharon at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 29.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of three organizations near and dear to Joe’s heart: the Sharon Audubon Society, the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, or Christ Church Episcopal.

08/17/2026

SHARON - Nedra Hope Guyette, age 95, of Sharon, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2026.

Nedra, also known to many as Mom and Grammy, was born on February 25, 1931, in Stamford, CT. Her family later moved to New Portland, Maine, in Somerset County, where she and her two brothers led an active, outdoor life she cherished and missed for the rest of her days.

In 1948, she married a handsome war veteran, Wallace Yahn, and the two settled nearby, building a painting and construction business that kept them on a snowbird's schedule: six months in Maine, six months in Florida. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, they decided to put down permanent roots in Maine, where they raised their four children in a house that they built themselves in Wilton. In 1972, they purchased the Mount Blue Motel, a bustling year-round 19-room motel that served skiers and outdoorsmen and ran it as a thriving business until they sold it in 1984. They then bought a beautiful farm in New Vineyard, Maine, until Wally, her husband of 38 years, sadly passed away from cancer.

In 1987, Nedra married Joseph Guyette, a teamster and retired truck driver originally from Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Together they bought an 18-wheel Peterbilt and hauled fruits and vegetables from Maine to California and Florida. They eventually retired to Brooksville, Florida, where Nedra once again became a snowbird and remained under the loving care of her daughter, Janet, in Topsham, Maine, and her granddaughter, Missy while in Florida after the death of Joe in 2010. In January 2026, Nedra moved to Sharon, CT to be near her son Walter.

Nedra was a tremendous athlete who was either watching sports or playing them herself. She was a member of the 1948 Maine state championship basketball team at Central High School, and in the 70’s Nedra went to the Nationals for her Maine bowling team, traveling to Las Vegas, Reno and Denver. She had a wide circle of friends and loved a good round of golf and playing games like cribbage and dominoes at her Florida clubhouse in the evenings.

Nedra was also a devoted sports mom. When her children were young, she traveled all over New England to competitive ski races, rising early each morning to check the weather and wax their skis. She could just as often be found on the sidelines of track meets and football games and was famously the carpool mom for whichever team needed one. That devotion carried into the next generation. She attended many soccer and baseball games for her grandchildren and was never shy about letting a referee or umpire know her opinion about a call.

She will be remembered as a hard worker, a loyal friend, a lover of all animals and a fiercely protective mother and grandmother.

Nedra is survived by her older brother, Robert Meade, and his wife, Avis Meade, of Woolwich, Maine. James and Pat Yahn of Rockwood, Maine. Janet Dyroff of Brunswick, Maine. Walter and Joanie Yahn of Sharon, Connecticut. Mary Jane Yahn-Hull and DD Yahn-Hull of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Roland and Cheryl Guyette of Millville, Massachusetts. Nedra is also survived by her grandchildren, Melissia Yahn of Brooksville, Florida. Rachel and Robert Nichols of New Sharon, Maine. Lindsay Dyroff and Jonathan Waite of Brunswick, Maine. Maggie and Hector Umana of West Hartford, Connecticut. Ellie Yahn of Denver, Colorado. W***y Yahn of Kent, Connecticut, Cody Brown of Fort Collins, Colorado, Chris Guyette of Webster, Massachusetts and Eric Guyette of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brother, Donnie Meade; her husbands, Wallace Yahn and Joseph Guyette; and her son-in-law, Michael Dyroff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453 Skowhegan, Maine 04976 Or online at https://shsanimalshelter.com/.

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