![]() John was a devoted, loving and loyal husband, and adored the many dogs he and his wife rescued over the years. He loved engaging with people and having conversations about a wide variety of topics. John had a commanding presence at 6’5” and was very friendly with an amazing sense of humor. His nephew, Flynn Nixon and family of Dandridge, Tennessee, his nieces Grace Morse and Hope Morse of Sharon, CT and a large extended family. John is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Ayres), and his dogs, Molly and Chase his sisters Victoria Morse, Christina Riley and her husband, Bill, and brother Michael A. John enjoyed vacationing and fishing in Point Judith, RI with his wife and dogs, and was an avid bicyclist. An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found working in his yard and garden, always generously sharing his vegetables. He loved cooking, foraging for wild edible plants, coin collecting and exploring solar energy. In his youth, John studied the flute and piano, and enjoyed acting. John had a passion for learning and had many interests. He worked for a time in the fashion industry, taught jewelry design and was employed as a skilled carpenter. John graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School, attended Boulder College, studied business administration and graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in jewelry design. and at age 10, his family settled in Sharon, CT. John’s Hospital on April 17, 1963, the youngest son of Michael and Joyce (Franchek) Sciepura. How ironic that John only recently learned that his middle name means “Warrior”, and that is exactly how he fought his battle with cancer. His loving wife and siblings were at his side. SHARON - John Bolelaus Sciepura, 59, of Hospital Hill Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. There will be a private family service in Seattle, WA. She contributed to many organizations in her locale. Pat also enjoyed performing in local community theater. Pat travelled the world but she especially enjoyed vacationing in Palm Springs, CA and Florida. Patricia loved her house, her gardens, her two cats, and her many friends. She frequently counseled other women who faced this deadly disease about survival and maintaining a positive attitude. After her treatment, she retired in her 40s to live in the Salisbury area. She entered the banking industry where she became both the first female VP and SVP for JP Morgan. She did her undergraduate studies at Cornell University and her post-graduate studies at Stanford University. Francis Academy outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her sister, Susan Hazzard, and her brother, Jon Peters. She is the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Tydeman) Peters. Patricia was born Septemin Los Angeles, CA. TACONIC - Patricia Peters Conlin, age 78, formerly of Beaver Dam Road, Taconic, CT died Jat Brandywine Living in Litchfield, CT. A reception will follow at the Falls Village Volunteer Fire Department. Services will be held Thursday, July 21, at 11 a.m., at the Falls Village Congregational Church in Falls Village. Words can not express how much of Falls Village this man represents - a man bigger than the shoes he stood in, and the red socks that filled them.ĭonations in his memory can be made to the Falls Village Volunteer Fire Department, where he volunteered for many years. ![]() He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Mary Ella (Fitch), and three children: Sonja Zinke and husband Eric, of North Canaan, Heather Vansvik and husband Viktor, of Bovallstrand, Sweden, and William Blass, of Falls Village. He retired after 30 years of fishing there. While he was in his twenties, he started his lifelong career at the Falls Village hydro station with Hartford Electric Light Co. He was chairman of the 4 o’clock club, He was connoisseur of convertible Pontiacs, and a Doo-Wop fan straight from the 1950s.īorn in Canaan in 1938, he was one of seven siblings: Larry, Robert, John, Elanor, Pricilla and Judy, born to William and Luella (Cudney) Blass. When anyone spent enough time with him, they found themselves with a set of new skills, bad jokes and fun ways to cause mischief. ![]() If there was anyone who needed a place to stay, he had one. Anyone who needed a hand from him, got one. To his kids he was Superman.įish Wrangler, Cannon Master, Lord of the Wood, Finder of Mushrooms, River Whisperer, The Helper of All, The Builder, The Crafter, The Artist. Known to some as Bill, Willy, or Fish-Fish, he was known to most as Uncle Bill. FALLS VILLAGE - On July 16, Falls Village’s Oldest Teenager retired. ![]()
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