Obituary of Loretta Mae Ferry

Loretta Mae Ferry June 21, 1938 - March 25, 2010 Loretta Mae (Young) Ferry, of Bethel, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, March 25th. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Hartland, Maine, daughter of the late Sylvia (Allen) Carpinelli of ME and New Milford, and George H. Young of Concord, NH. Loretta was the wife of 41 years to R. Norman Ferry of Danbury, and was the dear friend and companion of William A. O'Rourke. She attended Western Connecticut State University; Maine Central Institute (Prep school), and graduated from New Milford High School, class of 1956. She was a committee member of Cub Scout Pack 23, and Troop 23 for ten years. She was a member of the Shelter Rock PTA, Broadview PTA, and Danbury High School PTA. Loretta worked for GE Capital VFS, retiring in 2001 after ten years of employment. Prior to that she worked for Unimation from 1977 - 1987; and worked briefly for Mosler. She was a member of AARP #1847, and was active in the Widow/Widowers Club at the Senior Center in Danbury. She enjoyed crocheting and made many pillows and blankets for her loved ones. She will be sadly missed by her three sons, Ronald C. Ferry, with whom she made her home, Brian A. Ferry and his wife, Gilmara of Danbury, and Russell J. Ferry and his wife, Rebekah of Danbury; her eight grandchildren, Brian Jr., Brett, Brad, Brooke, Kristi Ann, Amanda Lyn, Karine and Brandon; as well as one great grandchild. Funeral Information A Graveside Service will be held at Central Cemetery in Brookfield on Wednesday, March 31st at 10:30am. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday, March 30th between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00pm.