Adelia (Norman) Godfrey

Adelia Wilbur (Norman) Godfrey, 90, of Southington passed away peacefully March 10, 2011 at West Hartford Rehab Center.

Adelia, better known as Dee, was born in New Haven, Ct on October 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Wardell and Mary (Smith) Wilbur. Adelia lived with her parents and grandparents in the Chauffeurs Gate House at Brewster's Estate (now Eagerton Park, New Haven). Adelia and Raymond settled to raise their family in Southington in the early 40's.

Dee lived a very active life. Besides being the mother of nine children, she worked in the retail industry as well as manufacturing until she retired from Allied Control in Marion. She enjoyed volunteering her time as a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 72 where she served for over 59 years. She held the position as the Women's Auxiliary Past District & Unit President several times. She was also a member of the VFW Post Auxiliary 511 and Chapeau of Salon 566 as well as volunteered over 8,750 hours of her time at the Veterans hospital in Newington as the DAV District Representative. Dee was very proud of the military service of both her husbands, as well as her four sons, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and other crafts, and she also loved to camp and travel. She leaves her family and friends with many wonderful memories.

She is predeceased by her two husbands, Raymond Norman and Ernest Godfrey, two sons Philip Norman and Daniel Norman, and her daughter Sandra Lee (Norman) Pelletier, as well as her brother Weldon Wilbur and her sister's Elberta (Marinoff) Watrous and Jean Kettle.

She is survived by six children; James Norman of Rocky Hill, Larry Norman of Niles MI, Edward Norman of Southington, and Nelson Norman of Covington GA, Susanann Norman of Torrington and Kelly (Norman) Christiansen of Olive Branch MS, and spouses who have blessed her with 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2011 at 10:30am at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Friday March 18, 2011 from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in Adelia's name to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2011 at 10:30am at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Friday March 18, 2011 from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in Adelia's name to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.