Obituary of Emily Mae Young Bunnell
Emily Mae (Young) Bunnell, 83, of Eastford, CT passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. She was the devoted wife of the late Wayne Bunnell of Eastford, who passed away on August 8, 1963.She was the daughter of the late George Young and Emily (Cahoon) Young, both of Woodstock.
She was a 1941 graduate of Woodstock Academy, and worked for nearly 25 years as a bookkeeper for Latham Oil Service and Lindon Tree Service in Eastford. She also served as Town Tax Collector in Eastford from 1977 to 1989 and as Town Clerk from 1982-1990. She was a devoted and courageous mother, raising five children on her own after the death of her husband. Emily always enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a crossword puzzle, playing Scrabble, Black-eyed Susans, anything "apples," her yellow kitchen, and the company of her family.
She is survived by her son, Scott Bunnell, of North Olmstead, Ohio, granddaughter Sarah Colbert, and great-grandson Colin Colbert; by her daughter Emily (Bunnell) Guertin, of Putnam, CT, grandson Eric Guertin and great-grandson Gavin, grandson Chad Guertin, and granddaughter Emily Guertin; by her daughter Gail Bunnell of Brooklyn, CT, husband Fred Mongeau, grandson Kyle Herindeen, wife Bonnie and great-granddaughter Grace, grandson Christopher Mongeau, and granddaughter Heather Mongeau; by her son Dean Bunnell of Eastford, wife Lisa, and grandson Silas; and by her son Ross Bunnell of Hartford, CT, wife Edith, and grandchildren Oliver and Sofia. She is also survived by her sister Ruth (Young) Lewis, of Eastford and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, she is predeceased by her sister Gladys (Young) Anderson, brother Henry Young, sister Anna (Young) Cramer, and brother Frank Young.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home,148 Grove Street, Putnam. Calling Hours Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial in Grove Cemetery, Eastford. To share a memory with her family Light a Candle at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
