Josephine F. Bronson
Josephine F. Bronson
Life Master At Bridge
Josephine F. Bronson, 77, a Westport resident for 23 years, died November 1 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her children by her side. She was the daughter of Sebastian and Frances Ciaffaglione of New Britain.
She is survived by her loving children, Michele Bronson Baudisch and her husband, Richard, of Newtown, William Bronson and his wife, Jennifer, of Milford, and Colin Bronson of Fairfield; and her four grandchildren, Emily, Charlie, Jake, and Mitchell Bronson.
Mrs Bronson was employed early in her life by Pan American World Airways where she traveled extensively and where she met her late husband, Captain Howard Bronson. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an administrator at A Childâs Place in Westport and was previously a secretary at Saugatuck Child Care Services.
She was a life master at bridge and excelled at the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle. She loved the beach, playing tennis, bowling, and cooking.
Funeral services and interment were private.
The family would like to thank the staff of Lord Chamberlain for their care over the past seven years.
Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, Fairfield, was entrusted with the arrangements.
The Newtown Bee     November 10, 2006