R. Marie Skelton

Leaves A Legacy Of Love

R. Marie Skelton, 88, died peacefully December 25, at Danbury Hospital, from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Brockton, Mass., October 5, 1922, a daughter of Ruth and Fred Blomgren.

She was a 48-year resident of Newtown until moving to Watermark in Southbury in 2002. She was predeceased by her husband, William Skelton, Jr.

Primarily a homemaker until the early 1970s, she worked for Howlands as shipping and receiving manager for more than 25 years. She was a member of the Hawleyville Fire Company Woman’s Auxiliary and the Newtown Congregational Church, where she volunteered at the Cornerstone Thrift Shop for many years.

She loved bowling and was involved in several leagues throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling and loved Cape Cod, having spent many weeks there over the years. Bingo with her daughter Janet and her trips to the casino with her grandson Bryan were two of her most special excursions. She assisted the activities director at Watermark. She also looked forward to her Scrabble group and her nightly Wii bowling games with her good friend, Ken.

She left a legacy of love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Ron Skelton of Newtown, Eileen Moses, and husband John, of New Milford and Port Charlotte, Fla., Jack Skelton of West Palm Beach, Fla., Pam Link of New Milford, and Janet Foley, and husband Jerry, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; seven grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister.

Private funeral services will be held in the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. Interment will be in Newtown Village Cemetery in the spring. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS), PO Box 971, Danbury CT 06801, or New Milford Animal Welfare, 8 Dodd Road, New Milford CT 06776, or the charity of one’s choice.

The Newtown Bee       December 31, 2010