Juliette Elizabeth Pounds

Juliette Elizabeth Pounds, 40, of Hartford, died suddenly Thursday, (March 29, 2007) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Hartford and is the daughter of Harriett (Petaway) Pounds and the late John W. Pounds. She lived in Wethersfield for many years prior to moving to Hartford. She was formerly employed by the Catholic Family Services. Juliette was a member of the Wethersfield United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Besides her mother, she is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald L. Baker, Jr. and their two loving daughters, Jessica and Brianna Baker; her twin sister, Joanne O. Pounds and her fiancée, Jeffrey Thurkins; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frances and Ronald L. Baker, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Travis L. Baker, Donald P. Baker and Brian E. Baker and his wife, Lani; two nieces, Olivia and Kayla and a nephew, Kaleo, a dear and close friend who was like a sister to her, Terri Gaston and her family. Juliette also leaves behind many other friends who will sadly miss her. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at ICO 10 at Hartford Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Juliette and her family. Funeral Service will be Monday at 12 noon at the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect Street, Wethersfield with the Rev. Thomas Vencuss officiating. The burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are Monday from 9 - 11 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com