Lois M. Dery (Terwilliger), 97, of East Hartford, beloved wife of the late Emile V. Dery Jr passed away late Thursday, July 1, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by her family. Born December 7, 1923 in Thompsonville CT to the late Lee and Dorothy (Brown) Terwilliger. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and GG. She was employed by Standard Printing Co for over 30 years before retiring, then became an at-home daycare provider. Lois and Vic loved camping, bus trips, and bingo. Fully retired they moved to Largo, Fl for 10 years before moving back to East Hartford. She is survived by her two sons Robert (Rose) Dery, Dwight (Anita) Dery, and daughter Jerri and “son”in-law Bernie Sayers, whom she lived with. Lois leaves behind eight grandchildren; Robert, Greg, Lisa, Jason (Michelle), Scott (Cherie), Ryan (Nicole) Dery, Bryan (Stacey) and Ken (Dana) Sayers. As well as gr-grandchildren Amanda, Sarina, Jordan, Breanna, John, Mark, Caleb, Lucas, Colton, Adalynne, Gavin, Jameson, Anthony and Elodie and her two dogs Suzy and Bella, as well as other close “extended” family and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Myron Terwilliger. Calling Hours will be held Sunday July 11, 2021 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT. 06108. The funeral procession will begin at the funeral home at 9:00am on Monday morning and leaving at 9:30am to proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be held Monday July 12, 2021 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church 370 May Rd. East Hartford, CT. 06118. To sign the online guestbook go to www.NewkirkandWhitney.com
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