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Katherine Forster

Katherine Forster, 87, a retired seamstress, died Monday at her home at 8

Cecelia Lane, New Fairfield.

Mrs Foster was the wife of the late Carl Edward Forster.

She was born in Vienna, Austria, on April 8, 1911.

After moving to the United States, she settled in New York and summered in New

Fairfield until moving here full time.

A professional seamstress, she had been employed at the former Read's

Department Store in Danbury.

She attended the New Fairfield Congregational Church.

Her survivors include a daughter, Katherine E. Bass of Danbury; a sister and a

half-brother, Dellia Forster and Fritz Forster, both of Austria; two

grandchilren; a nephew, and niece; and a great-granddaughter.

Contributions in Mrs Forster's memory may be made to the Deacon's Fund at the

New Fairfield Congregational Church, 20 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield 06812.

A graveside service will take place in Mountainview Cemetery, New Fairfield,

at the convenience of the family.

The New Fairfield Funeral Home, Route 37 at Cottontail Road, New Fairfield, is

in charge of arrangements.

The Newtown Bee May 8, 1998

Fern Russell

Fern Russell, 73, a retired waitress and former Southbury resident, died

Tuesday at the Cook Willow Health Center in Plymouth.

Mrs Russell was the wife of the late Robert L. Russell. Formerly of Bethel,

she lived in Southbury for 35 years before her recent move.

She was born in Bostford, Conn., February 24, 1925, a daughter of Wilford and

Carrie Willet.

Before her retirement, Mrs Russell worked at the former Southbury Inn and the

Three Gables Restaurant in Southbury.

She was a member of the Auxiliary of American Legion Post #22 in Thomaston.

Her survivors include a son, Richard "Tricky Rick" Russell of Sherman; four

daughters, Gail Heneghan of Newtown, Lynn Manville of Southbury, Terry Koval

of Thomaston, and Cindy Edmond of Watertown; 17 grandchildren; and six

great-grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Southbury Ambulance

Association, PO Box 1002, Southbury 06488.

Calling hours are Thursday from 7 to 9 pm at Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main

Street South, Southbury.

Services will be Friday at 2 pm at Carpino Funeral Home. Burial will be in

Pine Hill Cemetery, Southbury.