Lynn Chase Hardiman, 78, beloved wife of Thomas Hardiman Jr of Shelton, passed away on July 12.

She was born in Milford, on July 15, 1945, to George M. Chase and Alice R. Ryan. Growing up in Milford, she attended Jonathan Law High School. Her green thumb led her to many horticulture jobs including at Glenn Gate Company, John Geiger Horticulture Services, Lexington Gardens, and Monroe Turnpike Nursery.

Besides tending to her garden, she enjoyed quilting, caring for her home and usually deep into a political discussion with family and friends.

In addition to her husband Tom, she is also survived by her brother Earl; children Eileen, Thomas and Catherine; and grandchildren Samentha, Thomas, Andrew, Ryan, Colin and James.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 18, at 11 am, St Lawrence Church in Huntington, with burial to follow at St Michael Cemetery in Stratford.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 17, from 4-7 pm, at Frank Polke & Son Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road in Fairfield.