June B. Parsons

June B. (Flanley) Parsons 84 departed this life on Monday, February 7, 2011. June was born June 17, 1926 in New York City, NY to the late Bernard and Marion (Crammond) Flanley. She was the widow of Robert Parsons who predeceased her in February of 1988. After raising four sons through their teenage years she worked as a secretary in the Speech Dept. at CCSU. She then pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Education at CCSU graduating in 1975 and then became a teacher for the City of New Britain in the Young Parents Program. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

After her retirement she enjoyed traveling to Africa, Alaska and throughout the US. She enjoyed wintering in Florida and spending summers on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton, CT. Her hobbies included reading, line dancing, clogging and swimming.

She is survived by her four sons and their wives; Robert & Elizabeth Parsons, Jeffrey Parsons, Thomas and Linda Parsons all of New Britain and Lawrence and Joan Parsons of East Hampton: five grandchildren Kylie, Sarah, Rachelle, Larry Jr., and Caitlynn Parsons.

Along with both parents and husband she was predeceased by her granddaughter Stephanie Parsons: a brother Charles Flanley: and two sister’s Murielle Brugel and Elizabeth Aufeferio. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Newington Health Care and Vitas Hospice Care.

Funeral services will begin Friday, Feb. 11 at 9am from New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain followed by the Funeral Liturgy at 10am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1755 Stanley St., with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 10, from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. For directions or to express an online condolence, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com