We will miss you, Gert...
and your 102nd Birthday Party

Our long time and much beloved client, Gertrude Ziegler of Southbury, left this world on August 7, 2013. She died comfortably at home with her daughter Marilyn and caregiver. Maggie.   Born in New Britain, on August 30, 2011, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Woelk) Hollfelder. She was the widow of New Britain Police Officer August Ziegler who died in 1997. She attended local schools and was a graduate of the former CT Business College. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Southbury and also a member of St. Peter's Church in New Britain. She was predeceased by two sons Donald and his wife Janet Ziegler of Aurora ,Co and Kenneth Ziegler of Flushing, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Ziggie) Ketchum of Southbury and Judith Jennings of Plainville, CT; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Gert also leaves behind her caregiver of nearly 4 years, Maggie Boamah.  In her later years, Gert and Maggie were roommates and very good friends.  Though separated by years of age and born a world apart, they shared many common loves….Family, the great outdoors, puzzles, TV news, food, and most of all, parties. They loved to laugh, to dance, to dress up, to experiment with makeup, to have fun and make the most of each day. Maggie was happily planning Gert’s 102nd birthday when she suddenly took ill, and died shortly after while in hospice care. We all imagine her celebrating in heaven. 

Special thanks to Regional Hospice in Danbury, our wonderful colleagues. ■