Maria T. "Terry" Bulman, 78, of Skaneateles, N.Y., formerly of Newtown, died on July 29 at Upstate University Hospital, after a brief illness.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

Ms Bulman had a love for life, family, and friends, and she had a ready smile and a contagious laugh. She was a labor and delivery nurse at Danbury Hospital for many years. The camaraderie of "her girls" on the floor gave her much joy.

After retirement, she and her husband moved to Skaneateles to be the number one cheerleaders for their grandsons, and they rarely missed a concert or football or lacrosse game. They enjoyed traveling; especially their annual trips to Cape Cod and spending their winters in Myrtle Beach with dear friends.

Feeling her absence are her husband Robert; her children and their spouses Robert Jr and Linda Bulman of Bethel, Jeffrey Bulman and Debby Sliwa of Torrington, and Deborah and Dave Spearing and grandsons Tyler and Owen, all of Auburn, N.Y. Her mother Maria Valys, father Walter Valys, stepmother Elisbeth Valys, and brother John Valys predeceased her.

Special thanks to the Upstate nurses and doctors on ICU, Oncology, and the Bone Marrow Unit. Her family says, "You all are truly angels here on earth. We will forever remember your kindness and compassion."

A memorial service will be held at St Mary's Skaneateles at a later date.

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