It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emilia “Millie” (Gaspar) Behling, 96, on Nov. 6, 2019, beloved wife for 51 years of the late Robert A. Behling. She was born in Manhattan, NY, daughter of the late Steven and Bertha Gaspar. Millie grew up in Ashford, CT and graduated from Windham High School in 1941. After she married they moved to Bolton, CT to raise their family. Throughout her working years, Millie was employed at Colts Manufacturing Co., and Pratt & Whitney. Before her retirement in 1976, she worked at E. A. Patten Co., as a secretary for 16 years. After retirement, they moved to Venice, FL where they loved and lived for 19 years. They enjoyed traveling and entertaining family and friends. They were also avid golfers and members of the Jacaranda Golf Club in Venice. Millie was also a member of the Bolton Senior Center for many years. Millie is survived by her sons, Richard and his wife Lorraine of The Villages, FL, Thomas and his wife Judy of Broad Brook and her daughter Sharon Preuss and her husband Jim of Bolton; two step-children, Robert and his wife Barbel of Manchester and Diann Odell of MA., her life's treasures, 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Steven Gaspar. We would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff at Manchester Manor for their care. Donations can be made to The Alzheimer's Assoc. of CT, 200 Executive Blvd. S #4B, Southington, CT 06489. Burial will be private, there are no visiting hours. Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108 is entrusted with her arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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