Husband Raymond Gerden "Ray" Becroft [10672]
Born: 3 Dec 1914 - Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States 1
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Died: 6 Sep 2010 - Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States 1
Buried: 25 Sep 2010 - Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
FamilySearch ID: GWV9-P76
Find A Grave ID: 106702126
Father: Silas Weldon Becroft Sr. [6008] (1868-1951) 2
Mother: Antoinette "Nettie" Sophia Dudley [7768] (1880-1971)
Marriage: 1947
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in New Haven Co, CT. Name: • He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Name: • His obituary was published in The Record-Journal on 8 Sep 2010. Raymond G. Becroft Events
• Her obituary was published. Mildred Grace Freeman Becroft, 99, the beloved wife of the late Raymond Becroft, of Yalesville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at Masonicare Health Center. Mildred was born April 17, 1921 to the late Wilbur and Sadie Freeman and grew up in S. Meriden before building her family home with Ray in Yalesville and raising her children there. In later years she moved to Johnson Independent Living Apartments at Masonicare. Millie had a kind spirit and loving heart, always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She is survived by her three children, Donna Lenart of Seattle, WA, Wendy Osgood and her husband Art of S. Meriden, and Gary Becroft and his wife Judy of Charleston, SC. She also leaves her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Michael Miller of Meriden, Jennifer Miller of Middletown and Dennis Lenart and his wife Kateryna of California; her step granddaughter, Nicole Townsend of Meriden along with many nieces and nephews. Her biggest joy this year was welcoming her first great grandchild, Sophia Ania Lenart who she loved to visit via Facetime. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses of 4 Central at Masonicare, who became like family to her and the 3 Central nurses and the hospice team at Masonicare for their outstanding care, compassion and friendship. Also a special thanks to her former neighbor Agnes Tempe, Eric Fjeldal, who was like a son to her and her 4 best friends at the Johnson Apartments, Ann, Jean, Annette, and Barbara whom she loved getting together with. Your friendship and kindness meant the world to her. Due to COVID precautions, a private memorial service will be held for the family. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden. Friends are invited to watch a live-stream of the funeral service Saturday, December 12, at 11 am on her online obituary page located at www.wallingfordfh.com.
• She worked as a General Office Work on an unknown date.
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WALLINGFORD - Raymond G. Becroft, 95, of the Yalesville section of Wallingford, beloved husband of Mildred (Freeman) Becroft, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Masonicare of Wallingford.
Ray was born on Dec. 3, 1914 to Silas and Nettie Becroft, and lived in Wallingford his entire life. He worked for R. Wallace and Sons in Wallingford and then for C.N. Flagg Company in Meriden, as a hoisting engineer for over 30 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for over 50 years.
Ray was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He entered into the military service in 1940 and was among the first troops sent to the South Pacific after Pearl Harbor. He served in the jungles of Papua, New Guinea and remained there the entire war. During his lifetime Ray, who was known to all as "Mr. B" was an accomplished bowler and golfer. He was a longtime member of Pine Valley and Southington Country Clubs. He was thrilled to have had the chance to play at Pebble Beach Golf Course in California. Ray also liked to entertain his family and friends with his yodeling and harmonica playing. He enjoyed writing poetry about his family and special events which were published in a book for them.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred, and his three children, Donna Lenart, of Seattle, Wash., Wendy Osgood and her husband, Art, of South Meriden; and his son, Gary Becroft and his wife, Judy, of Houston, Texas. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren of whom he was extremely proud, Michael Miller, Jennifer Miller and Lou Bell, all of Meriden, Dennis Lenart, of California; along with his honorary granddaughter, Nicole Townsend, of Meriden; his granddog, "Capone;" and many nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his brothers, Donald, Weldon and James Becroft; and his sisters, Doris Self, Vera Blakeslee and Hazel Eldridge.
The family would like to thank the staff at Masonicare Primary Care Physicians, the staff of Masonicare Home Health and Hospice and the Acute Care Unit at Masonicare for their exceptional care to Ray during his illness. Also a heartfelt thanks to their longtime neighbor, Agnes Tempe for all the help and caring through the years.
A memorial service with military honors celebrating Ray's life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Memorial Chapel located within Walnut Grove Cemetery, 817 Old Colony Road, Meriden. Arrangements are under the direction of The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main St., Yalesville, CT. www.yalesvillefh.com
Published in The Record-Journal on September 8, 2010
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Wife Mildred Grace Freeman [10673]
Born: 17 Apr 1921 - Connecticut, United States
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Died: 5 Dec 2020 - Yalesville, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Buried: - Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: P7ZG-9Q3
Find A Grave ID: 118488830
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1 F Donna Becroft [10674] (details suppressed for this person)
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2 F Wendy Becroft [10675] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Art Osgood [10678] (living)
3 M Gary Becroft [10676] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Judy [10677] (living)
Death Notes: Husband - Raymond Gerden "Ray" Becroft