Anne E. Killian

Anne E. Killian, 96, wife of the late Stanley Killian, formerly of 20 South Main Street, Newtown, died January 6 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home, Waterbury.

Mrs Killian is survived by a daughter, Mary Anne Sampley of Newtown.

Mrs Killian was born in Bridgeport, June 5, 1904, a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (White) Kelly. During WWII, she held a position with the American Red Cross Motor Corps. She sang soprano with the Bridgeport Oratorio Society and sang a major role in the opera Aida at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

For many years, Mrs Killian was an avid antiques dealer. She was a lady auctioneer and held many auctions at her barn located in Stratford.

A longtime resident of Newtown, Mrs Killian was a member of the Republican Town Committee for over 50 years. She was also a longtime member of the Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs Killian had been a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Mrs Killian is also survived by two sons, John D. Killian of Los Angeles, Calif., and Joseph E. Killian of New Braunfels, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church on January 10 with the Rev Kathleen Adams-Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Newtown Village Cemetery in the spring.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 611 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

The Newtown Bee         January 12, 2001