Anita A. Julian, 83 of Blain Road, Grosvenordale, CT died Sunday at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest O. Julian, he died in 1990. She was born on January 4, 1922 in Grosvenordale, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Georgianna Perron. She had made her home in Grosvenordale all her life, a communicant of St Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale. She had worked at Bentley Shoe Company, B & W. Shoe Company and at Faucher’s Bakery. Her enjoyment was working at the Good Shepherd Shop, volunteering many hours. She was an active member of the V F W Ladies Auxiliary in North Grosvenordale. She enjoyed making puzzles and never passed a yard sale. She loved taking her young family on day trips and also enjoyed her annual trips to the LaSalette Shrine. She leaves her children: Marie Jean Boutin and her husband Norman of Pomfret Center; Dr. Ernest M. Julian, PhD and his wife Linda of Barrington, RI; Jerry E. Julian and his wife Justine of Grosvenordale; Roland E. Julian and his wife Wendy of Grosvenordale; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be Thursday at 10:15 am from the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St Joseph’s Church, 12 Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster, MA. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. To share a memory with the family, “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com