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Charlotte Lillian
Urkiel
Urkiel
1919 - 2015
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Obituary for Charlotte Lillian Urkiel
Charlotte Lillian Urkiel, 95, a longtime resident of Brookfield, CT died on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 while staying with her long-time friend and care-giver, Nina Fournier, in North Fort Myers, FL. Mrs. Urkiel owned and operated the Brookfield Golf Course in Brookfield, CT.
Born on August 3, 1919 in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Eva Lattner (Bankwitz). Mrs. Urkiel grew up in Laurelton, Queens. She loved the ocean and spent much time at her parents’ beach house in Point Lookout, NY. Mrs. Urkiel received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, after which, she proudly worked for Henry Ford’s son and grandson at the Ford Motor Company in Public Relations until her marriage. In 1953, she married John William Urkiel, who predeceased her on June 25, 1972, and they moved to Brookfield, CT.
A longtime member of the Brookfield Garden Club, Mrs. Urkiel loved flowers and gardening. She was an avid traveler, constantly off to new and interesting destinations with her family and those she loved. She was a lifelong lover of animals, a devoted and loving mother, a dear friend, and a generous philanthropist to those in need and numerous charities.
Mrs. Urkiel is survived by a son, Richard Urkiel and his husband, Michael Rambadt-Urkiel of Amenia, NY, and a daughter, Jean Fraser and her husband, Richard Freeman of Fishersville, VA. She also leaves behind three devoted caregivers: Nina Fournier, Charlene Coons, and Jerilynn Stephens. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Urkiel was predeceased by an infant sister.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2015 and 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 Leedsville Road, Amenia, NY with Rev. Betsy Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Brookfield, CT.
Memorial contributions in memory of Charlotte Urkiel may be made to the National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse to help in their efforts to protect and defend America’s elderly from financial and physical abuse by those appointed and elected to protect them. To make electronic or mail-in donations, visit: www.stopguardianabuse.org.
For directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com
Born on August 3, 1919 in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Eva Lattner (Bankwitz). Mrs. Urkiel grew up in Laurelton, Queens. She loved the ocean and spent much time at her parents’ beach house in Point Lookout, NY. Mrs. Urkiel received her Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, after which, she proudly worked for Henry Ford’s son and grandson at the Ford Motor Company in Public Relations until her marriage. In 1953, she married John William Urkiel, who predeceased her on June 25, 1972, and they moved to Brookfield, CT.
A longtime member of the Brookfield Garden Club, Mrs. Urkiel loved flowers and gardening. She was an avid traveler, constantly off to new and interesting destinations with her family and those she loved. She was a lifelong lover of animals, a devoted and loving mother, a dear friend, and a generous philanthropist to those in need and numerous charities.
Mrs. Urkiel is survived by a son, Richard Urkiel and his husband, Michael Rambadt-Urkiel of Amenia, NY, and a daughter, Jean Fraser and her husband, Richard Freeman of Fishersville, VA. She also leaves behind three devoted caregivers: Nina Fournier, Charlene Coons, and Jerilynn Stephens. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Urkiel was predeceased by an infant sister.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2015 and 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 Leedsville Road, Amenia, NY with Rev. Betsy Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Brookfield, CT.
Memorial contributions in memory of Charlotte Urkiel may be made to the National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse to help in their efforts to protect and defend America’s elderly from financial and physical abuse by those appointed and elected to protect them. To make electronic or mail-in donations, visit: www.stopguardianabuse.org.
For directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com
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