Henry Britton, Jr

Henry Britton, Jr, 71, of Oil Mill Road, Danbury, died October 22 at Danbury Hospital.

Mr Britton was a lifelong resident of Danbury and was the husband of Mary (Torraca) Britton.

He was the father of Steven Britton of Newtown.

He was born in Danbury on May 23, 1928, a son of Henry I. And Anna (O’Neil) Britton.

Mr Britton was an Army veteran of World War II. Before his retirement, he was employed by Gilbert & Bennett in Georgetown as a wire expeditor.

He was a member of St Joseph Church in Danbury.

Besides his wife and son, he is survived by five other sons, Wayne, Kenneth and Jeffrey of Danbury, and Glen and Ronald of Florida; four sisters, Maryann Manabat of Danbury, Sandra Britton of Waterbury, Kathleen Charles of Florida and Susan Gilroy of Bethel; one brother, John Britton of Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Robert, and a brother, Louis.

Funeral services took place October 27 at St Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial followed in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.

Tomlinson Homestead, 336 Main Street, Danbury, was in charge of arrangements.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Connecticut Affiliate, Inc, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.

The Newtown Bee            October 29, 1999