Obituary of Beatrice O'Connell Riley

Beatrice O’Connell Riley, 76, passed away peacefully July 31, 2016 at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn, CT. She was born January 23, 1940 in Putnam, CT, daughter of the late George D. O’ Connell and Simone O’Connell. Beatrice had a very full life, working many jobs, among them, Glass Container, Hale Manufacturing and her last job was at Westcott Nursing Home as a house keeper. Beatrice took excellent care of her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by so many. Beatrice leaves her four children, George Long, Jr., Debra Aldrich, Lisa Bazinet and Elizabeth Langlois, her seven sisters Gloria Benard, Shirley Lynch, Evelyn Mathews, Deanna Mayo, Priscilla J. Midboe, Jane Delaney and Susan Smith, her brother Paul O’Connell, also many grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeaseced by a younger brother George D. O’Connell, Jr. A Graveside Service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam, CT. Followed by a Celebration of Life at the Putnam VFW, 207 Providence Street, Putnam, CT. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com