Edna Hilts Parrott

By JOANNA LESTIC

Published: Feb 13, 2004 12:00 am

Edna Hilts Parrott

Edna Hilts Parrott, 98, a resident of Ashlar of Newtown, died February 8 in her home. Mrs Parrott was born in Herkimer, N.Y., and was a Bridgeport resident before moving to Heritage Village, Southbury, and then to Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar. She was a 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs Parrott was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Gordon C. Parrott, and is survived by a son,Â Richard G. Parrott and his wife Patricia of Newtown; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Friends may attend a memorial service on Wednesday, March 3, at 11 am, in the Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 498 White Plains Road, Trumbull, with the Rev David McIntyre officiating.

Interment will be private. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 237 East Aurora Street, Waterbury CT 06708. Arrangements by the Redgate â Hennessy Funeral Home, Trumbull.

The Newtown BeeÂ Â Â Â Â Â February 13, 2004

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