OBITUARY
Lucy E Bunnell
July 7, 1928 – August 30, 2013
OBITUARY -
WATERFORD – Lucy E. Bunnell, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday while surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Lucy was born in New London on July 7, 1928 to the late Lyman and Helen (Rogers) Pond Sr. In 1948 she married her beloved husband Leonard Bunnell who predeceased her on Jan. 10, 1982. Besides her many responsibilities as a homemaker, Lucy also worked as a housekeeper at the former Fairview Convalescent Home in New London under various ownerships. She was an avid gardener surrounding her home with beautiful flowers. She was an accomplished seamstress, upholsterer and creator of a multitude of ragdolls which she enjoyed making for virtually everyone. Lucy invented the name “family” and that was the center of her life, particularly her great-grandchildren who captivated her heart. She was also a life-long member of the Quaker Hill Baptist Church. She will be missed by her family, adopted family and myriad of friends. Lucy is survived by her sons; John & Tammy Bunnell, Leonard (Buddy) & Deonn Bunnell, Robert & Linda Bunnell, and David & Arlene Bunnell, daughter; Cynthia & David Bunnell-Brown, brothers; Lyman & Rita Pond Jr., Robert Pond, sisters; Dorothy Bustard, Marion Benjamin, Marjorie Fisher, Helen & Thomas Jacobs, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her brothers Richard and Miles Pond. Calling hours/visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4pm-6pm at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 53 Norwich-New London Tnpk., Uncasville, CT. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 10am with procession to Union Cemetery immediately following. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care – SECT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com
EULOGY -
“The Nan” Lucy Bunnell
If I were to wonder what would be the duties of an Angel on earth I would look to Nan’s life for the answer. She was God’s love in action. Lucy was proud to be one of many brothers and sisters; she could point out the qualities of a “Pond” at any given moment and then laugh at how happy that would make her feel. The one lane road leading you to the top of “B” Lane pulsed with the sound of her music inviting you back over and over again. As children young and old you could be there to do yard work or garden or play football or kickball or horseshoes or badminton or work on racecars or Cadillac’s or swim or twirl or play guitar or play the spoons or have another cup of coffee.. But she was there for you. . With a room full of people she had that uncanny ability of making each person feel like just maybe it was just you and her on that adventure. Always everyone’s favorite and everyone’s confidant. An uplifting woman, she was a Master listener, wisely offering advice only when asked and not expecting you to take it; but mostly by letting you vent and when you were finished you would look up at her and there would be this smile and what you thought was big would dissipate in to thin air. It is without a doubt she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren beyond measure. Always available to comfort, share and guide them and to make sure they learned to laugh and to love. I think she had a golden duster to polish our hearts. Because she loved to laugh she never tired of hearing exaggerated family history highlights over parmesan chicken dinners. Nan and Cindy teamed against the boys, while there was the near hanging of Robbie or the stories around the refrigerator on top of Buddy. Or when John was very little and he told their Dad she had a boyfriend – turns out it was Frankie Lane. How the menfolk plotted to name both Cindy’s and the more recent beaters that got baked in the cake. There is no way to put on paper the scope and breadth of love emanating from 35 “B” Lane but I’m sure the beacon of light that she is could be seen from an infinite distance and for those of us who knew her, well, you knew, by looking in to those crystal blue sparkling eyes that “The Nan” Lucy Bunnell lives strong in our hearts for a lifetime. Forever friends
Services
- Calling Hours / Visitation Tuesday, September 3, 2013
- Funeral Service Wednesday, September 4, 2013
- Interment Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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December 7, 2013
EULOGY - “The Nan” Lucy Bunnell
If I were to wonder what would be the duties of an Angel on earth I would look to Nan's life for the answer.
She was God's love in action.
Lucy was proud to be one of many brothers and sisters; she could point out the qualities of a “Pond” at any given moment and then laugh at how happy that would make her feel.
The one lane road leading you to the top of “B” Lane pulsed with the sound of her music inviting you back over and over again.
As children young and old you could be there to do yard work or garden or play football or kickball or horseshoes or badminton or work on racecars or Cadillac's or swim or twirl or play guitar or play the spoons or have another cup of coffee.. But she was there for you. .
With a room full of people she had that uncanny ability of making each person feel like just maybe it was just you and her on that adventure. Always everyone's favorite and everyone's confidant.
An uplifting woman, she was a Master listener, wisely offering advice only when asked and not expecting you to take it; but mostly by letting you vent and when you were finished you would look up at her and there would be this smile and what you thought was big would dissipate in to thin air.
It is without a doubt she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren beyond measure. Always available to comfort, share and guide them and to make sure they learned to laugh and to love.
I think she had a golden duster to polish our hearts.
Because she loved to laugh she never tired of hearing exaggerated family history highlights over parmesan chicken dinners. Nan and Cindy teamed against the boys, while there was the near hanging of Robbie or the stories around the refrigerator on top of Buddy. Or when John was very little and he told their Dad she had a boyfriend – turns out it was Frankie Lane. How the menfolk plotted to name both Cindy's and the more recent beaters that got baked in the cake.
There is no way to put on paper the scope and breadth of love emanating from 35 “B” Lane but I'm sure the beacon of light that she is could be seen from an infinite distance and for those of us who knew her, well, you knew, by looking in to those crystal blue sparkling eyes that “The Nan” Lucy Bunnell lives strong in our hearts for a lifetime. Forever friends
Family Bendfeldt
September 7, 2013
Bunnell Family: My deepest sympathy in the loss of mother,grandmother,great-grand mother etc. She was a wonderful lady and I am grateful to have known her and her wonderful family. Take care all of you and remember all the wonderful years you had together. God Bless & keep you in his presence.friend & neighbor. Joan Bendfeldt & family
Bob and Judy Tringe
September 5, 2013
Lenny and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the happy times and memories console you in this time of sadness. Bob and Judy Tringe
Randy Smith
September 4, 2013
Lenny, Sorry your mother has passed. May you and your family find peace.
Randy Smith
Missy, Eric and kids Cole
September 4, 2013
Even though years have passed, you were and always will be in my heart.
September 4, 2013
Lenny, Our family here at treats send condolences to you and your family for your loss. We are all thinking of you.
John and Stacy Gould
and All of us.
Martha Barber
September 4, 2013
Our thoughts are with the Bunnell family in the loss of their dear mother Lucy. The Barber and Mooney families.
Renee Goss
September 3, 2013
John and Tammy and all of your family. So sorry to read about the loss of your mother. if there is, anything we can do please don't hesitate to let us know. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family
Renee, Mike, and Rosemarie
Diane Mathiason
September 3, 2013
Cindy and Family, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Chris & Sue Sheridan and family
September 3, 2013
Dave, Arlene, David, and the Bunnell Family, so sorry for your loss. We so wanted to meet your mom and are sad that we didn't have the chance to meet such a wonderful, vibrant person. We could tell by the stories that she was as loved by her family as much as she loved them. Prayers for Peace to you all.
Paul and Donna Capotosto
September 3, 2013
Deepest sympathy on the loss of Lucy.
Smile with memories of her loving care.
September 3, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Dorothy Anderson
September 2, 2013
So sorry I can't make it back. Lucy will be greatly missed!! When my Mom, (Dottie Bustard), couldn't get a flight for my wedding Lucy was her stand-in. Right now I am looking at the 2 Raggedy Ann and Andy she made for my children - now 45 and 40 years old.
Love to all,
Dottie-jean and Andy Anderson
Beth Farbotka
September 2, 2013
Dear Lenny and Deonne, My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of your great loss. God Bless - Beth
Bob & Jodie Strohl
September 2, 2013
John, Len and Family
Deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
sandy Blackstone-Antonellis
September 2, 2013
My thought and prayer are with the family at this time.
Dottie Concascia
September 2, 2013
Dear Cindy, and to all the Bunnell family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. I have been her hairdresser for the past 25 years and I always looked forward to her appointment. She was such a lady and always spoke of her children and grand and greatgrandchildren with such pride. Family was so important to her and she was certainly a wonderful role model and a true example of what a mother should be. I will truly miss her.
Shirley & Pete Gada
September 2, 2013
Sorry for your loss-God Bless
September 2, 2013
To the Bunnell family, I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all.
~Debbie Johnson Soulia~
September 2, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you during this time. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies. Love, Terri & Mike Desautels
September 1, 2013
Lenny and Family, sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sure the happy memories you have will always be close to your heart. John, Libby and the Luty Family.
September 1, 2013
Dave and Family,Thinking of you and holding you up in prayer. Sara/Trumbull High School
Ann Stubbs
September 1, 2013
So-o sorry to hear of Lucy's passing. She was a lovely, sweet, caring person and I feel honored to have known her. My sincere sympathy to all the extended Pond family.
Huggins Family
September 1, 2013
Our hearts are heavy at hearing of Lucy's passing. She was a wonderful women. Our deepest condolences.
The Huggins Family
Marie Marcheterre
September 1, 2013
Robbie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
Anna Radomski
September 1, 2013
So Sorry for your loss of your mom.. she was a great lady will miss her at all the picnics.. Bob and Anna Waterford Ct.
Chuck and Lynda and Tyler Wheeler
September 1, 2013
One of the finest people there ever was.always there when you were in need and asked for nothing in return.i think of her often and will miss her very much.
Tim Adkins
September 1, 2013
There were many fun times in her household and the best potato salad I ever had are just some of the good memories of Lucy! My best to the families.
Dennis & Sharon Monahan
September 1, 2013
To the Bunnell Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mom was truly a wonderful lady.
Peter & Kelley
September 1, 2013
Cindi & Dave and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies and thoughts at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing your Mom Rests in Eternal Peace, as she Forever Lives on in your Hearts.
God Bless,
Diane Starr
September 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Doro
September 1, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your mom and my loving Aunt Lucy. I will cherish the memories of my youthful summers at your house filled with love and family fun. As an adult, I loved our 'ladies lunches' with Aunt Lucy and my mom. My Raggedy Ann doll has a special place in my family room. I will miss my aunt. Love to you all.
Donna Walker
September 1, 2013
Dear Cindy, So sorry at the loss of your mom. She was the glue that held you all together. Her love and passion for her family was obvious in almost everything she did. Losing your mother is one of the worst feelings you will ever have to go through. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Ray Carter
September 1, 2013
Bunnell family so sorry for you loss,may the GOD of all comfort be with you in your time of sorrow.Praying for your family
Heidi Pietschker Burnett
September 1, 2013
Syd
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Love, Heidi
Madeleine Jarvis
September 1, 2013
I'm so sad to learn of Lucy's passing. I resided at Fountainview for awhile, and she was working in housekeeping. She was such a sweet, helpful lady. I know she will be missed by her loving family. My sympathy to you all. RIP, Lucy.
September 1, 2013
My sympathy goes out to Lucy's family. She was a wonderful lady and I feel privileged to have known her. With love from Shelley.
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Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Remember, I love you.