Obituary of Eva Conner

Eva B. Conner, 93 of East Haven, passed away June 21, 2013 at CT Hospice. She was born June 21, 1920 in New Haven to Ernest and Jenny (Strong) Beers. Eva is preceded in death by parents, husband, Dwight E. Conner, step-daughters, Eleanor Butler and Marilyn O’Bymachow, sisters, Shirley Favreau and Alberta Stevenson and brother, Earl Beers. Eva is survived by two children; Michael Conner (Kathleen) of East Haven, Patricia Conner of East Haven, two grandsons; Demion and Jason Conner and a nephew, Mark Kyder (Dana) of Killingworth. Eva grew up in the Foxon sectión of East Haven. She attended local schools and was a 1938 graduate of East Haven High School. After graduatión she was employed by A.C. Gilbert and then Southern CT Telephone where she met her future husband. They were married in 1947 and in 1953 moved to East Haven where she resided throughout her lifetime. Eva had many hobbies - her favorites being bowling, ice skating, golf and the love of flowers. Eva spent 30 years of bliss at J.A. Long Co. where she was known for making spectactular wedding arrangements! She was an avid traveler having taken many excursions to Newport, Cape Cod, Prince Edward Island, and Las Vegas. She was a member of the Irish American Club and Old Stone Church where she was a volunteer in the thrift shop. Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a 11 AM Memorial Service on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at The Old Stone Church, 251 Main Street, East Haven. Funeral in the care of Clancy Funeral Home, East Haven.