John T. Bresson
John T. Bresson
John T. Bresson, 72, of Roxbury, died Monday, April 21, at the New Milford Nursing Home, New Milford. He was the husband of Joyce (Reilly) Bresson.
Mr Bresson was born November 9, 1930, in Queens Village, Long Island, N.Y., a son of the late Harold and Ruth (Travis) Bresson.
Moving to Newtown in his youth, he was a graduate of Hawley High School and attended Danbury State Teachers College. Mr Bresson was co-owner of Northeastern Metallurgical Laboratory in Milford. In later years he graduated from Bible Baptist East Seminary in Boston, Mass., with a degree in theology.
In addition to his wife of 46 years, Mr Bresson is survived by three sons, Kevin and his wife Karen, Jeffrey and his wife Holly, and Kyle Bresson; five daughters, Judith Reise, Jennifer Bresson, Cynthia Bresson, Erin Light and Sarah Bresson; six grandchildren, Nancy, Diane, David, Travis, Kayla, and Lauren.
Burial will be in Great Oak Cemetery, Roxbury, at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr Bressonâs name may be made to New Milford Hospital Columbia-Presbyterian Regional Cancer Center, 21 Elm Street, New Milford, CT 06776.
Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home, 87 Park Lane Road, New Milford.
The Newtown Bee       April 25, 2003