Ethel T. (Triska) Krapf, 95, of Ashford, CT, born on February 29, 1928 to Frank and Anne (Tomaskovic) Triska, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Vernon, CT.
She was a dedicated employee for the Child Development Labs at the University of Connecticut until her retirement in 1989.
Ethel cherished time with her family as each child, grandchild and great-grandchild held a very special place in her heart.
She found joy in gardening and delighted in caring for the birds, especially the hummingbirds, around her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Henry Krapf of Ashford, her daughter, Lynn M. Cote of Ashford, and her brother, Frank G. Triska of Stafford.
Ethel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rande J. and James E. Clark of Ashford, her son, Douglas M. Krapf of Ashford, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her close friends Jeanette Karosi and Judy Messier and her fat cat, Fancy.
There were no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass took place at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford, followed by a private burial service.
Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic handled arrangements.
www.potterfuneralhome.com
Published by Hartford Courant, November 24, 2023.
She was a dedicated employee for the Child Development Labs at the University of Connecticut until her retirement in 1989.
Ethel cherished time with her family as each child, grandchild and great-grandchild held a very special place in her heart.
She found joy in gardening and delighted in caring for the birds, especially the hummingbirds, around her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Henry Krapf of Ashford, her daughter, Lynn M. Cote of Ashford, and her brother, Frank G. Triska of Stafford.
Ethel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rande J. and James E. Clark of Ashford, her son, Douglas M. Krapf of Ashford, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her close friends Jeanette Karosi and Judy Messier and her fat cat, Fancy.
There were no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass took place at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford, followed by a private burial service.
Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic handled arrangements.
www.potterfuneralhome.com
Published by Hartford Courant, November 24, 2023.
Ethel T. (Triska) Krapf, 95, of Ashford, CT, born on February 29, 1928 to Frank and Anne (Tomaskovic) Triska, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Vernon, CT.
She was a dedicated employee for the Child Development Labs at the University of Connecticut until her retirement in 1989.
Ethel cherished time with her family as each child, grandchild and great-grandchild held a very special place in her heart.
She found joy in gardening and delighted in caring for the birds, especially the hummingbirds, around her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Henry Krapf of Ashford, her daughter, Lynn M. Cote of Ashford, and her brother, Frank G. Triska of Stafford.
Ethel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rande J. and James E. Clark of Ashford, her son, Douglas M. Krapf of Ashford, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her close friends Jeanette Karosi and Judy Messier and her fat cat, Fancy.
There were no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass took place at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford, followed by a private burial service.
Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic handled arrangements.
www.potterfuneralhome.com
Published by Hartford Courant, November 24, 2023.
She was a dedicated employee for the Child Development Labs at the University of Connecticut until her retirement in 1989.
Ethel cherished time with her family as each child, grandchild and great-grandchild held a very special place in her heart.
She found joy in gardening and delighted in caring for the birds, especially the hummingbirds, around her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Henry Krapf of Ashford, her daughter, Lynn M. Cote of Ashford, and her brother, Frank G. Triska of Stafford.
Ethel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rande J. and James E. Clark of Ashford, her son, Douglas M. Krapf of Ashford, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her close friends Jeanette Karosi and Judy Messier and her fat cat, Fancy.
There were no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass took place at St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford, followed by a private burial service.
Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic handled arrangements.
www.potterfuneralhome.com
Published by Hartford Courant, November 24, 2023.
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