John was born in Milburn, New Jersey to parents Anne Green and Albert Ross Meeker. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Anne Boyden and 8 children by his first marriage, 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was loved by his family and lived a good, long life. SOUTHBURY - John Gordon Meeker, 94, passed peacefully on June 9 in Southbury, CT. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to The Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Squad and the Salisbury Visiting Nurses Association. She is survived by two sons, Rick and Eric (Mary), daughters Barbara and Cherie grandchildren Edward, Colleen, Katie, Maureen, Alexandra, James and Owen, and four great grandchildren. She loved playing bridge, gardening and she particularly loved to travel, especially to France and the countryside in the U.K. In 1994 the couple settled in Salisbury, CT, where Patti opened The Earl Grey Bed and Breakfast and where they soon became very much a part of the community. They moved to Philadelphia where she founded and ran The Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia. They met, fell in love and were married on June 19, 1971. While taking night classes at the University of Cincinnati, she worked as a secretary to the dean of the Art Academy of Cincinnati part of the Cincinnati Art Museum where Dick was curator. After attending local Roman Catholic schools, she moved to Cincinnati where she married her first husband the late Patrick McHugh. Patricia was born Main Covington, KY the daughter of Roderick Murray and Catherine Gilday. For 52 years “Patti" was the loving wife of Dick Boyle. Boyle, 92, of Salisbury, CT, died June 15, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri/State Publications Communications Inc., 67 Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069 A celebration of Marshall's life will be held at a later date to be announced. He was pre-deceased by a sister Milanne Miles.Ĭalling hours will be held on Friday July 7 from 4-7PM at the Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main Street in Sharon. Marshall is also survived by two brothers Mark Miles and Mitchell Miles. Step grandchildren, Jordan and Chad Polacco, Mack, Molly, Will and Nate Hutchings and Miles Martin. Stepchildren, Robin Polacco, Karen Hutchings Martin, Jake and Sam Hutchings. Marshall is survived by his son Marc Miles and three grandchildren, Mia, Austin and Jackson Miles. He also was a key part of charities in the area raising money for many causes. He was an integral part of the NWCT updating listeners on local news, key events, and critical weather updates. He then started the Country’s smallest NPR station at Robinhood Radio where he was President of Tri-State Communications/Robinhood Radio from 2002 until his passing. In 1997 Marshall became the Operations Manager at WKZE and continued in that role until 2002. He started his radio career at WKNY Kingston as their first Spy in the Sky traffic reporter and on air announcer. He moved back to Sharon in 1993 as Operations Manager at WQQQ / Q103. He then was on air at the High School radio station, broadcasting football games. Marshall went to broadcasting school after graduation. He resided in Sharon for most of his life and was a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1971. Marshall was born on Octothe son of the late Jackie and Lorraine Miles. SALISBURY- Marshall Miles of Factory Street, passed away at Hartford Hospital Saturday evening June 24. Memorial contributions may be made to The Little Guild animal shelter at 285 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall, CT, 06796. followed by a memorial service at the Congregational Church of Salisbury at 2:00 p.m. The burial will be held at Valley-View Cemetery in Dover, NY on Friday, July 7, at 1:00 p.m. She was also predeceased by her companion, Silas Lovett of Norfolk, CT. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Polly Cimorelli of Poughkeepsie, NY and her brother, Tilden McGhee of Salisbury, CT. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Ongley of Salisbury, CT seven nieces: Debra Lavalette, Joann Garfield, JoAnn Hess, Barbara McGhee, Mary Bastian, Michele Hanlon and Pamela Carlson one nephew, Ted McGhee and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She enjoyed dancing, participating in local bowling leagues and serving as a member of the Wassaic Ladies Auxiliary. She was a housekeeper at the Wassaic Developmental Center for many years until retiring in 1995. Shirley married Frank on and made their home in Wassaic, NY. She attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Shirley was born in Salisbury, CT, the daughter of the late Howard and Elsie (Ball) Marks. (Marks) Decker, age 87, of Salisbury, CT, passed away on July 1, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
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