Obituary of Myra Estelle Neely

Myra Estelle Terry Neely, 98, of Woodstock died August 11, 2015. She was born on May 28, 1917 in Barre, MA daughter of the late Arthur and Lizzie (Lindsey) Terry. The last of ten children. Myra grew up on Rice Corner Rd. in Brookfield, MA. A graduate of Brookfield High School and Becker Junior College. She worked as a secretary for American Optical before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1942 as a WAVE during World War II. Myra was stationed in Hawaii. She married her husband, George, in 1946 and they made their home in East Woodstock, CT. George predeceased her in 1982. She was a member of The East Woodstock Congregational Church. Myra loved to travel in her earlier years, was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her flower gardens and was a great cook, especially known for her cinnamon rolls. Myra leaves her three children: Calvin R. Neely of East Woodstock, Patricia Mellen and her husband Richard of South Killingly and Kim Neely and his wife Patricia of Woodstock; six grandchildren: Marvin and Stacy Neely, Brent and Seth Mellen and Erica O’Brien and Colleen Neely. Twelve great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held August 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM in East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Rd., East Woodstock, CT. In lieu of flowers Donations may be given to: The East Woodstock Cemetery Association, PO Box 27 East Woodstock, CT 06244 or The East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Rd. East Woodstock, CT 06244. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com