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     Carmelina Faraci was buried at Saint Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.^3,4 She was born on May 25, 1928 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.^5,3 She married Lewis Price Bower Sr., son of William Wallace Bower and Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer, on November 10, 1951 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.^6,2,3 As of November 10, 1951,her married name was Bower.² Carmelina Faraci died on November 27, 2018 at Middlesex Co., Connecticut, at age 90.³ She Carmelina Faraci Bower, 88, of Durham and Old Lyme, CT passed at her home on Nov. 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Born in Middletown, she resided in Durham since 1963. She was a communicant of Notre Dame Church and St. Sebastian's. Widow of Lewis P. Bower, Sr., beloved husband of fifty years, she is survived by her son, Lewis P. Bower, Jr., his wife Dana, their children Lewis III, his wife Becca and great-granddaughter Susan Ellen, Matthew, Emily, and Sarah and her fiancé Nick Wright, and her daughter Linda Cerritelli and husband Dominick, and their children Leah, Maya, and Lila. She was predeceased by her parents Louis Faraci and his wife Amelia Romano, brothers Chick, Theodore, Joseph, Louis Jr., Nicolas, Armando, and Salvatore, and her sisters Jennie, and Carol. She leaves her surviving siblings William and Edward, Delores Wilson and Evelyn Epright. Raising most of the brothers and sisters following the early passing of her mom, Carmelina was the family matriarch, a role she relished. Her love and commitment to her family was boundless. She was looked up to as a source of strength and support by all of them, including her 47 nieces and nephews. In 1973 she began her second career as a successful business-woman, having established two successful retirement centers with her husband, Worthington Manor of East Berlin, and Marbridge Retirement Center of Cheshire. She went on to assist her son in the operation of Health Resources Home Care, throughout the 1990's, and then later served as an executive director at Seacrest Retirement and Assisted Care Center of West Haven, CT since 1999. Her work ethic and commitment to excellence was second to none. She developed many close and endearing friendships with her many co-workers over her 45-year career and considered all of them part of her life and her family – and there were hundreds of them – teaching, socializing and befriending. Working full time until four weeks ago, she was never short on energy, quick wit, and known for her shrewd mind, even as she approached ninety. One of her responsibilities she enjoyed most was managing the dietary departments, working with her team of executive chefs in developing menus, ordering food product, and savoring the pleasure her residents took in it. She never missed a beat or a day's work. Always known for her love of having others enjoy her food, she raised the bar in her businesses and would never compromise, setting a high standard for those all around her. She was deeply loved and respected and leaves her employees, clients, and families with a deep sense of loss. All of these people made every day a joy for her. Carmelina was passionate when it came to her children, grandchildren, great-children, and her best friend and beloved niece Doreen Conroy and treasured each and every moment with them. She spent most weekends planning her menu for Sunday, and took most pleasure in seeing her family enjoy her Sunday lunch. She was a phenomenal cook and known by all for sharing of her recipes and traditions. Carmelina was especially grateful for her caretakers over the past several months, daughter Linda, daughter by marriage Dana, and niece Doreen, all who provided love, support, care and compassion, and who were with her at passing. She was also thankful for her team of physicians, nurses and care tech's at Yale Hospital, St. Raphael's Campus Cardiac floors who exceeded all expectations and treated her like a queen. A funeral mass will be held this Friday, November 30th, 10 a.m., at St. Sebastian's Church, Middletown, with internment to immediately follow. on November 29, 2018.³

     Alice Maude Collins was buried at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 242-76-1190.^4,7 She was born on February 12, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 15, 1889.^3,4,2,7 She married Charles Woodson "Charlie" Wingfield, son of Thomas Benton Wingfield and Sarah Jane Bird, on December 22, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of December 22, 1910,her married name was Wingfield. Alice Maude Collins died on December 2, 1981 at Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 95.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-42-4374.⁶ Delores Marie Sowder was born on November 30, 1931 at Virginia.^6,1 She married Robert James Hicks on June 16, 1950.^1,2 As of June 16, 1950,her married name was Hicks. Delores Marie Sowder died on August 12, 1972 at age 40.^1,2

     Albert Ray Sowder married Rebecca "Becky" Fisher.⁵ Albert Ray Sowder was born on December 20, 1945.¹ He died on August 20, 2013 at Virginia at age 67.⁴ He On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, A. Ray Sowder, 68, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord. Mr. Sowder was the youngest son of John Albert Sowder and Lavenia Ethel Palmer Sowder, born on December 20, 1945. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Hicks. Mr. Sowder enjoyed many years in sales with RCA Corporation. After his employment with RCA, Mr. Sowder was fortunate to combine two of his favorite interests, automobiles and building homes, into successful businesses. After his retirement, he drove a school bus for the Roanoke County School System. He will always be remembered by his family and many friends for his outgoing love for life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.Mr. Sowder is survived by his wife, Rebecca J. Sowder, of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Emily Rebecca Sowder Coleman, of Boones Mill, and Erin Sowder Doole and David R. Doole, of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Skylar Sean Coleman, Benjamin Daniel Coleman, Rebecca Lynne Doole, William Hale Coleman, Lillian Grace Mae Coleman, Raegan Nicole Doole, and Elizabeth Grace Doole; and two brothers, Charlie Sowder and Johnnie Sowder, both of Roanoke.A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel, officiated by the Rev. E. B. Shoemaker and the Rev. Robert Sowder. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the funeral home. on August 21, 2013.⁴

     Her married name was Flowers.² Alice Marie Hicks married Unknown Minton.³ Alice Marie Hicks married Lewis Flowers.² Her married name was Minton. Alice Marie Hicks was born on August 9, 1955.¹ She married Patrick Day Rhodes Jr. on October 25, 1973.^1,4 As of October 25, 1973,her married name was Rhodes. Alice Marie Hicks died on April 12, 2014 at Virginia at age 58.² She Alice Marie Hicks Flowers, 58, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014. She was formerly employed with S & S Cafeteria, K & W, and Rescue Mission Thrift Store. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Flowers, Elliston; father, Robert Hicks, Staunton; son, Michael and Crystal Rhodes, Michigan; three grandchildren, Sue, Kendra and Seth, Michigan; sister, Doris and Stan Courser, Troutville; sister-in-law, Cathy and Kenneth Crawford, Troutville; brother-in-law, Mike Flowers, Roanoke; best friend, Drew Adler of Salem; uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Lighthouse Gospel Church, 2512 Cannaday Road NW, Roanoke, VA, 24012. Pastor Mike Shaffer will be officiate the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lighthouse Gospel Church in Memory of Alice Flowers. on April 16, 2014.²

     Callie May Brumfield was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on May 25, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She married Ernest Edward Palmer, son of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on September 23, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,2 As of September 23, 1961,her married name was Palmer. Callie May Brumfield died on September 26, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^5,3

     Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-28-5600.³ He was born on March 8, 1924.^3,2 He married Ida Irene Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on October 3, 1942.^2,4 Wilfred Montgomery LaPrade died on December 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 71.^3,1 He LAPRADE, Wilfred Montgomery, 71, of Salem, died Thursday, December 28, 1995 in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene P. LaPrade, a son, Carl T. LaPrade, and his parents, James Lewis LaPrade and Sallie Elizabeth Montgomery LaPrade. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railway and was a member of Belmont Christian Church. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, James Richard and Ethel P. LaPrade, Chesapeake, Earl Wilfred and Judy M. LaPrade, Thaxton; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy L. and James Bell, Salem, Darlene L. and Ernest L. Coon, Roanoke; one brother, James Wallace LaPrade, Lexington; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 1995. The Rev. Mike Barnes will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 12 noon Friday, where the family will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on December 29, 1995.¹

     James Richard LaPrade was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on August 3, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Ethel Christine Preas on June 23, 1962.^2,4 James Richard LaPrade died on March 16, 2009 at Virginia at age 65.³ He James Richard LaPrade, 65, of Chesapeake, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2009. Born in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late Wilfred and Irene LaPrade and was predeceased by a brother, Carl LaPrade. Richard worked in the FBI as a cryptologist and later moved to Norfolk Southern Railroad where he retired as the Manager of the Intermodal Department. As a child, he was baptized at Belmont Christian Church and later became a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church. He was very active in CB radio and REACT, where he helped people with the emergency channel. He will be remembered for his love of computers and trains, but most of all, his love for family. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Ethel P. LaPrade; a son, Richard Allen LaPrade and wife, Lisa Lynn, of Hiram, Ga; a daughter, Sara Renee Flade and husband, Brandon Matthew, of Virginia Beach, Va; three grandchildren, Lyssa Michelle LaPrade, Cody Allen Richard LaPrade, Courtney Marie LaPrade and one on the way, Logan Tyler Flade; two sisters, Kathy Irene Bell and husband, Ronnie, and Darlene Elizabeth Coon and husband, Ernie; brother, Earl Wilfred LaPrade and wife, Judy, all of Roanoke; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. on March 19, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-70-9177.⁴ Carl Thomas LaPrade was born on August 13, 1949.^4,1 He married Myrna Carol Caruthers on July 2, 1972.¹ Carl Thomas LaPrade died on May 28, 1973 at age 23.¹

     Darlene Elizabeth LaPrade was born on January 21, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,6 As of May 5, 1984,her married name was Wilcher.⁵ She married Carl William Wilcher Jr. on May 5, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Darlene Elizabeth LaPrade and Carl William Wilcher Jr. were divorced on March 11, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of April 21, 1995,her married name was Coon.⁵ Darlene Elizabeth LaPrade married Ernest Leonard "Ernie" Coon on April 21, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,5 Darlene Elizabeth LaPrade died on January 5, 2018 at Virginia at age 57.³ She Darlene LaPrade Coon, 57, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 5, 2018. Surviving are her husband, Ernest L. Coon; daughter, Danielle E. Coon and friend John Campbell; and other family members and friends too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Belmont Christian Church. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Belmont Christian Church 1101 Jamison Avenue by the Rev. Craig Rutherford. The family will receive friends following the service. on January 9, 2018.³

     James R. Collins was born on May 12, 1891 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Nancy M. Davis on February 6, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 James R. Collins married Edna Mae McGinnis on May 19, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2