Annrita J. (Mitchell) Williamson, 94, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019. She was born in East Hartford, the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Long) Mitchell. Her parents were born in County Kerry, Ireland, and she wore her Irish heritage with pride. Annrita was a communicant of St. Rose Church and a devout catholic. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Travelers Insurance Company for 25 years and was active in their retiree club for many years. She was an avid reader, a cross word puzzle wiz, an excellent cook, a loyal Red Sox fan and always enjoyed the spaghetti at Henry’s Pizzeria, where she had countless outings shared with family. She loved animals, especially dogs. Hope, Kenna and Max were spoiled by her at family gatherings! Annrita’s life centered on her family. Holidays, birthdays and gatherings of any kind warmed her heart. She was especially proud of her grandchildren whom she doted on. She genuinely loved spending time with them and always made them feel special. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Weldon C. Williamson in 2012. She is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Misselwitz and her husband Paul of West Chester Pennsylvania, her three loving sons Kenneth Williamson and his wife Marjorie of East Hartford, James Williamson and his wife Cara of Middletown and Daniel Williamson and his wife Catherine of Manchester, seven treasured grandchildren, Michael Misselwitz and his wife Michelle, Matthew Misselwitz and his wife Amanda, Kevin Misselwitz and Ryan, Alina, Conor and Sean Williamson, five cherished great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Annrita lived the last few years at Salmon Brook Center in Glastonbury where she was well cared for. She leaves behind nothing but warm memories of time spent with family and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday September 25th at 9AM from the Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial, 10AM in Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Parish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, 736 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06042. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Tuesday September 24th from 4PM-7PM. For more information, to leave an online condolence or to view Annrita’s Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, visit www.callahanfuneral.com
