6553. Ray Daniel HOLDRIDGE (Samuel Eneas HOLDRIDGE , Eliza Jane MAIN , Samuel , Samuel , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 12 Jul 1900 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 16 Feb 1988 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut.

A LIFE WITH A PURPOSE, by S. Archie Holdridge, private printing by author 1991. In my library. p. 7.
    Since Ray was only two years younger than I was, we really had more time together than I did with any of the others.
    Our farmhouse had no central heating or any other modern conveniences; only two bedrooms were used at first, the two downstairs. Ray and I shared the same bed a quite an early age. The first I ever really remember was when I was 7 or 8 years old at Christmas. We both believed in Santa Claus. We had hung our stockings up in what then was the dining and kitchen rooms just outside our bedroom door. We both woke when it was still dark and whispered to each other about the possibility of Santa Claus coming and going. I remember I said "if you are so interested why don't you go out and see". His quick reply was "you are on the side nearest the door, you should go". Finally, I got up very carefully not to make any noise and gradually began pulling the bedroom door open. The first thing I saw seemed to have a lot of red on it. I jumped to the conclusion it must be Santa Claus. I returned to the bed just as quickly as I could without making any noise, jumped into bed and whispered to Ray, "He's still out there". We both covered our heads with the blankets and just waited for the longest time or till we just had to have more air. When it got light, we both got brave and went together to open the door and the red that I had seen was on a new rocking horse which Santa had left.

EULOGY TO RAY HOLDRIDGE, by Paul Holdridge Jr.
    I believe I was Uncle Ray's "buddy". At least that is what he always called me. When I was young everyone called me Buddy, then it was Bud, then Paul, Jr., and sometimes now it's Mr. Holdridge. But Uncle Ray still called my "Buddy". He was also my buddy, my teacher, and my friend. He was my teacher of many practical things, such as the use of tools and methods of construction, the art of political compromise, but most of all he taught me to enjoy life and have fun at whatever you do. If you could play a practical joke on someone, or spread gossip, that was his way of life. I am sure that Al and George Clark, and my Uncles Archie, Carl and Leslie can all remember times when they were victims of Ray's sense of humor.
    At all family gatherings, when Uncle Ray arrived the joking and story telling really began and many times Ray was the willing victim, just to make everyone laugh. In fact he would want us to be laughing right now. I'm sure he is laughing at me trying not to be nervous.
    Ray was always a child at heart and could communicate with the youngest of children. How often I heard him speak "baby talk" to infants (ex. Dada, boo-boo) and they all seemed to understand. All children sensed and enjoyed his love and attention.
    The young athletes of the town knew and enjoyed Ray's loyalty and support of the team. His loud cheering or razzing could be heard at most football games and probably if attendance at all Ledyard High football games was documented, Ray's name would be high on the list.
    His desire to do the daring and different was demonstrated all through his life. He was one of the few teenagers who dared to dive off the drawbridge in Poquetanuck Cove, from a height of 30 or so feet. He would do anything for a thrill, from walking a ridge on top of an unfinished building to doing a loop in an airplane. I remember him going off a rope swing at Long Pond and jumping into the water, fully clothed, at age 70. This was the way he enjoyed life.
    He also enjoyed being a critic. He had a way of making people believe they had made a mistake, only to become a victim of Ray's practical jokes. But no one seemed to get mad.
    I was walking with Ray through the Crystal Mall when it was still under construction, and as he looked the "Inspector Type" I heard him call out to 3 men on a scaffold constructing a partition. "Hay fellas you're building that partition 6 inches out of line'. Three men stopped work, checked their blueprints, looked down at Ray who was laughing, and all 3 started to laugh with him. Somehow these strangers knew it was all in fun.
    We all need to stop and laugh at ourselves once in a while and I believe that was one of Ray's missions, to make us laugh.
    I'll remember Ray for his honesty, with a few political white lies, his hard work, and his dedication to his town, but most of all I'll remember him as a friend and "buddy" who enjoyed a fun-filled life. After today, there will be more laughter in Heaven. We all thank you Uncle Ray.

REMARKS MADE BY MR. BROWN AT RAY'S FUNERAL
    Ray D. Holdridge, born July 12, 1900 - carpenter, builder - dedicated citizen of Ledyard, which he loved - and to which, in his younger years he devoted himself selflessly. Listen to the array of activities to which he was aligned:
    Justice of the Peace, Town Hall Building Committee, Ledyard Grange, Ledyard Fair Association, Ledyard Fire Co. No. 1, Ledyard Boys League, Ledyard Congregational Church, Board of Selectmen (1948), & Republican Town Committee.
    He represented the Town of Ledyard to the State House of Representatives from 1950-1973 (7 towns). Counting among projects in which he played an important role were:
    1. The Vo-Ag section of Ledyard High School. 2. The Mohegan-Pequot Bridge. 3. The early efforts to get Route 117 improved - now close to completion.
    Ray enjoyed the "give and take" of politics, often injecting a controversial subject and then sitting back to enjoy the squabble.
    A Republican, yes, but he was always prompt to add, "I work both sides of the aisle", which he did very successfully.
    Friendly, quick to make friends, a subtle sense of humor, and people liked him.
    He was a Holdridge through and through and frequently expressed his pride in the family and their accomplishments.
    True we are reluctant to relinquish him - tears cannot be suppressed - and we are absorbed in a sense of loss. The big gray reclining chair in front of the desk in the Antique Shop, where affairs of the Town, State, and Nation were settled. That chair will be empty, but we must not in our grief overlook many preceding chapters. We can be proud and happy concerning the life I have briefly described. The happy years with Helen, for whom he cared deeply. He leaves a host of friends and acquaintances as well, a library of pleasant memories and anecdotes for the "Good Old Days" he shared with many.
    Yes we can even rejoice.
    Ray put his mark on this community. He leaves it a bit better than he found it, and his mark will not be quickly erased from our memories.

THE DAY, NEW LONDON, CONN., THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 1988
RAY HOLDRIDGE, EX-LEGISLATOR, LEDYARD STALWART
By STEVE FAGIN, Day Staff Writer
    LEDYARD - Ray D. Holdridge of 60 Kings Highway, a former state representative, community leader and a memmber of one of the town's most prominent families died Tuesday at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. He was 87.
    Mr. Holdridge, the only Republican in a family of Democrats, served seven consecutive terms in the legislature, from 1959 to 1973. He4 represented Ledyard and Montville.
    He supported measures calling for construction of the Mohegan-Pequot Bridge across the Thames River, the straightening and widening of Route 117 between Center Groton and Ledyard Center, and the creation of a vocational-agricultural program at Ledyard High School.
    The General Assembly passed a resolution Wednesday honoring Mr. Holdridge for his contributions, calling him "an exemplary legislator, a man of character, deep loyalty, great determination and foresight."
    Rep. Glenn Arthur of Ledyard, who co-sponsored the resolution, said, "He was a political mentor and a very close personal friend."
    As a representative from a predominantly rural district, Mr. Holdridge often complained about the preponderance of lawyers in the legislature.
    "I've got nothing against the lawyers, but they're professional men. Sessions are held at night so lawyers can have their office hours, in the olden days we had a little more common sense," he said in an 1981 interview.
    A Ledyard native, Mr. Holdridge was involved in politics on the local level, too. He was a member of the Board of Selectmen in 1948, the Town Hall Building Committee in 1956, and the Republican Town Committee. He also served as a justice of the peace.
    Mr. Holdridge was a charter member of the Ledyard Volunteer Fire company, a founder of the Ledyard Boys League, a past president of the Ledyard Fair Association, and was a member of Ledeyard Grange, the Ledyard Nursing Board and the Ledyard Congregational Church.
   He was an avid sportsman who was a fixture in the stands at high school football games. Last year the Boys League honored him upon the dedication of a new sports field in Gales Ferry.
    When he learned that hunters were shooting ducks on the Thames River, he established the Poquetanuck Cove Bird Sanctuary.
    Born July 12, 1900, the son of Samuel E. and Phoebe Holmes Hldridge, he grew up on the family farm.
    "We were close friends. In those days, neighbors were neighbors." said former Mayor J. Alfred Clark, Jr., who grew up on a nearby farm.
    Before the Holdridges expanded their nursery operation, they grew vegetables. Clark remembered helping deliver loads of produce with Ray Holdridge to Norwich. In return his friend helped with the Clark family dairy farm, he said.
    Long-time friend Robert O. Brown called Mr. Holdridge "an extremely good-humored guy."
    He just loved this community." Brown said, recalling how Mr. Holdridge would snap to attention any time he heard a reference to Ledyard. At the same time, Brown said, "He was extremely proud of the Holdridge name."
    Mr. Holdridge who married the former Helen Selvidio Oct. 28, 1959, in Groton, had been a self-employed carpenter in the 1940s. An eye injury forced him to give up carpentry, and for several years worked as a salesman at the family-owned Holdridge Farm Nursery in Ledyard Center.
    In the 1960s he opened Ledyard Center's first restaurant, the Open Hearth Restaurant, and operated it for a number of years before selling the business and running an antique store. Somebody's Treasures, with his wife. He was best known in the business for his collections of antique-dolls and toys.
    Besides his wife, survivors include a daughter, Ruth Shafer of Florida; three brothers, Archie of Madison, Carl of East Dennis, Mass., and Leslie Holdridge of Costa Rica; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
    Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ledyard Congregational Church. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich.
    Calling hours are 7 to 9 tonight at the Gales Ferry Funeral Home of Church & Allen.
    Donations may be made in his memory to the Ledyard Volunteer Emergency Squad.

Ray married (1) Mildred KINNEY on 1923. Mildred was born 21 Aug 1902. She died 2 Nov 1957.

6554. Carl Holmes HOLDRIDGE (Samuel Eneas HOLDRIDGE , Eliza Jane MAIN , Samuel , Samuel , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 14 May 1904 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 22 Sep 1991 in So. Dennis, Massachusetts.

A LIFE WITH A PURPOSE, by S. Archie Holdridge, private printing by author 1991. In my library. p. 12.
    Carl attended the Geer Hill School from 1909 to 1916. This was followed with one year at the Broadway Grammar School in Norwich from which he graduated in 1917. He attended Norwich Free Academy for two years. Near the end of his first year in 1918 he was excused early to work on our home farm as I had done the year before to aid the war effort.
    At the end of the second year, due to a physical handicap at the time and after consultation with Pa, he decided to change schools and train for an office job. The Academy had no such courses at the time. He enrolled in the Crandall Commercial School in Norwich in September of 1919. Eight months later in April 1920, Mr. Crandall suggested he start working days and finish his course during the evening. Five weeks after working for the Connecticut Trolley Co. he was offered a permanent job at $12 per week with full pack pay for the 5 weeks.
    Mornings consisted of counting money the conductors had turned in, but soon he was chosen as paymaster and paid all the employees weekly in cash. To do this he traveled to Willimantic and New London riding up front with the motorman and making payments on the way.
    He worked at the Connecticut Co. until April 1934 when he accepted an opening at the Chelsee Saving Bank.
    1934 was quite an eventful year for Carl and Barbara. In February they adopted Alden, and Pa died in July that summer.
    He was never really happy working in the bank although he did make progress. In 1951 he passed the equivalency test for a high school diploma. In 1953, he graduated from Savings Bank Management, Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
    While at the bank he served 3 years as treasurer of the Town of Ledyard. Also during this period he became involved in Congregational Church denominational affairs.
    He was offered a position as treasurer of the American Board of Foreign Missions in the fall of 1955 with headquarters in Boston.
    He moved from Ledyard in December of 1955, buying a house in Newtownville, Mass. Time magazine had previously cited the high school of the town as one of the best in the country, especially in music.

NORWICH BULLETIN, Wednesday, September 25, 1991
CARL H. HOLDRIDGE - Sept. 22, 1991
    SOUTH DENNIS, Mass. -- Carl H. Holdridge, 87, of South Dennis, Mass., husband of the late Babrara (Goodenough) Holdridge, died Sunday at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass.
    He was born in Ledyard and attended public schools there.
    Mr. Holdridge worked for the Conn. Street Railway Co. and later for the Chelsea Savings Bank, both in Norwich. In 1956 he moved to Newbronville, Mass, where he was treasurer of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Boston.
    He later served as comptroller at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center. Upon returning to Connecticut in 1963, he was treasurer and business manager of the United Church of Christ in Hartford. He retired in 1962.
    Mr. Holdridge was a former member of the Ledyard Congregational Church and was active in church affairs on both local and state level. He was a member of South Dennis Congregational Church.
    Upon retiring to South Dennis, he continued his church related activities, which included treasurer of the trustees of Jaffna College Funds in Boston, and representing the United Church Board of World Ministries on several occasions at the college in Sri Lanka.
   He was a trustee of Donations for Education in the Near East; a member of the Committee on Housing Concern, Barnstable Association; director and formerly treasurer of the Christian Camp Meeting Association, Craigville, Mass.; a member of the executive committee of the Congregational Christian Historical Society in Boston; a member of the board of governors and finance and investment committee of Boston Seaman's Friends Society, Inc.; director and treasurer of Lady Doak College (in India) Funds Corp. Office in Boston.
    He was also avtive in many civic affairs, serving as director of the Cap Cod Museum of National History, treasurer of the South Dennis Free Public Library Association and a trustee of the Caleb Chase Fund for the Town of Dennis.
    Survivors include a son, Alden H. Holdridge of Ledyard; a daughter, Jean H. Goheen of Presque Isle, Maine; two brothers, S. Archie Holdridge of Madison and Leslie R. Holdridge of San Jose, Costa Rica; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    The Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., South Dennis, Mass., is in charge of arrangements.

Carl married Barbara A. GOODENOUGH on 22 Aug 1925. Barbara was born 14 Oct 1903. She died 1 Oct 1986.

6556. Paul Orrin HOLDRIDGE (Samuel Eneas HOLDRIDGE , Eliza Jane MAIN , Samuel , Samuel , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 29 May 1912 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 27 Dec 1979.

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY, 8/2/95.
    Paul Orrin, became manager of S. E. Holdridge & Sons after his fathers death in 1934. He and his mother and his family developed and expanded the business on Geer Hill which became Holdridge Farm Nursery Inc. and then moved to Ledyard Center in 1964. Paul served as a State Representive, Ledyard Selectman and was on numerous church, town, county and state boards.
    The Holdridge brothers all grew up in Ledyard and were active members of Ledyard Congregational church. All graduated from Geer Hill School and attended Norwich Free Academy by trolley. All have been active in community organizations and interested in the welfare of Ledyard and its people.

6557. Frank Winslow CHAMPLIN (Martha Rilla MAIN , Orrin T. , Samuel , Samuel , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 22 Jul 1887 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

6571. Florence MAIN (George Edwin , George Park , Timothy , Thomas , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 31 Mar 1900 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 1984 in Plainfield, New London Co., Connecticut.

FLORENCE LOCKWOOD - AUG. 29, 1984
   PLAINFIELD - Florence V. Lockwood, 84, of 24 Railroad Ave., died Tuesday at the Villa Maria Convalescent Home following a lengthly illness.
    She was born in Ledyard, March 31, 1900, the daughter of George Main and Martha Daggett. She was the widow of Peter Lockwood, who died Aug. 29, 1967.
    Mrs. Lockwood attended Calvery Chappel in Canterbury. She was very active in the Quinehaug Senior Citizens Club.
    She is survived by four sons, George Lockwood of Danielson, Albert Lockwood of Guilford, Maine, Peter Lockwood of Bangor, Maine, Thomas Lockwood of Dallas, Texas; six daughters, Mrs. June Sanchez of Melborne, Fla., Mrs. Adele LaFlash, Canterbury, Mrs. Mae Hitchcock of Ormond-by-the-Sea, Fla., Mrs. Grace Avery of Ledyard, Mrs. Pera Whipple of Plainfield and Mrs. Betty White of Grant, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Doris Wood of Norwich; 58 grandchildren and 86 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    The Plainfield Funeral Home of Daugherty Brothers Main Street, Route 12 are in charge of arrangements.

Florence married Peter LOCKWOOD. Peter died 29 Aug 1967.

6572. Doris Irene MAIN (George Edwin , George Park , Timothy , Thomas , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 25 Mar 1901 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 1986 in So. Windham, Windham Co., Connecticut.

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 2 Jan 1920, by Samuel E. Holdridge, page 215A, Dwelling #27, Family #30.
In Uncle Avery W. Main's household.
    MAIN, Dorris I., niece, F, W, 18, S, can read, can write, yes, operator, telephone, W.W.

Doris Wood - 1986
    LISBON - Doris Irene Wood, 84, of Preston Allen Road, died yesterday morning at the Abby Manor of South Windham.
    She was born in Ledyard, March 25, 1901, daughter of the late George and Martha (Daggert) Main.
    Mrs. Wood worked as a telephone operated at Southern New England Telephone Co. before retiring several years ago.
    She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Occum and a member of the Rosary Society, a member of the Deocesan Council of Catholic Women,and pst president of the American Legion Auxiliary 1939-40 of the Robert O. Fletcher Post #4.
    On June 7, 1920, she was married in St. Patrick rectory to Fred D. Wood who died June 18, 1962.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Irene) Gifford of Lisbon, and Mrs. Ronald (Doris) Stephens of South Windham; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a son, Lt. Eugene S. Krause was killed in Guam in 1964 while serving with the U.S. Navy.
    Cummings Funeral Home, 82 Cliff St., Norwich, is in charge of arrangements.

Doris married (1) Fred D. WOOD on 7 Jun 1920. Fred died 1962.

6574. Morris Timothy MAIN "Mont" (Timothy Burrows , George Park , Timothy , Thomas , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 16 May 1905 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 15 Feb 1988 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

MORRIS T. MAIN - MONDAY, FEB. 15, 1988
    OLD MYSTIC - Morris Timothy Main, 82, lifelong resident of the Old Mystic/Ledyard areas died Monday at Westerly Hospital in Westerly, R.I.
    He was born May 16, 1905 in Ledyard, son of the late Timothy and Mary (Rathbun) Main.
    Mr. Main was the husband of Lucy E. (Burtch) Main. They were married in Ledyard in October 1929.
    Before his retirement in 1970, he was employed as the custodian at Noank Baptist Church in Noank for six years. He was previously employed as a truck driver for the former Lathrop Engine Co., of Mystic for over 21 years. He also formerly worked as a trucking forman for the A.I. Savin Construction Company.
    Mr. Main was a member of several organizations including the Groton Sportsman's Club, the Mystic Rod and Gun Club, the Alpine Club, the Lantern Improvement Association and the former Polish American Club of Mystic.
    Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Richard E. Main, Sr. of Moosup and Timothy O. Main of North Stonington; a daughter Ruth Vitari of Essex; three sisters, Lizzie Hauschild of Groton, Edna Littlefield and Flora Avery, both of Stonington; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Church & Allen-Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mont married Lucy E. BURTCH, daughter of Oscar L. BURTCH and Florence JOHNSON. Lucy was born 16 Oct 1912 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She died 27 Jul 1993 in Mystic, New London Co., Connecticut.

THE SUN, WESTERLY, RI, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1993
LUCY MAIN
    Lucy E. (Burtch) Main, 80, formerly of Lantern Hill Road, Old Mystic, wife of the late Morris Timothy Main, died Tuesday, July 27, 1993, at the Mystic Manor Convalescent Center after an extended illness.
    Mrs. Main was born in Westerly, Oct. 16, 1912, the daughter of Oscar I. and Florence (Johnson) Burtch. She attended the West Broad Street School in Pawcatuck and was a graduate of the Westerly High School.
    She was employed as a housekeeper for area homes, and had been employed at the Old Mystic Motor Inn.
    She was a member of the Old Mystic Fire Department Ladies' Auxillary, the Long Pond Improvement Association, and the former Lantern Hill Mother's Club.
    Mrs. Main also had served as a consultant to the local Girl Scout Councils, and had taught classes out of her home for the Girl Scouts and Bay Scouts who were in the process of earning nature badges.
    She is survived by two sons, Richard E. Main, Sr. of Moosup, Conn., and Timothy O. Main of North Stonington; a daughter, Ruth M. Vatari of Essex, Conn., a brother, Raymond Burtch of Stonington; a sister, Melva Murphy of Westerly; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

6579. Addie MAIN (Erastus John , George Park , Timothy , Thomas , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 8 Apr 1902 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 1980 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 2 Jan 1920, by Samuel E. Holdridge, page 214A, Family 11, Dwelling 11.
MAIN, Addie, daughter, F, W, 17, S, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT, none.

MRS. LYMAN GARLAND - 1980
    NORWICH - Addie (Main) Garland, 78, formerly of Plain Hill Road, Norwich, died Saurday evening at the W.W. Bakus Hospital.
    She was born in Ledyard, April 8, 1902, the daughter of Erastus and Lottie (Fish) Main.
    She attended Ledyard elementary schools. On Dec 24, 1924, she was united in marriage to Lyman Garland in St. James Episcopal Rectory by the late Rev. H. M. Ockford.
    Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Vantour of East Johnsbury, Vt. and Mrs. James (Elsie) Fowler of Norwich; a son, Lyman "Sparky" Garland Jr. of Norwich; three sisters, Miss Dora Main of Ledyard, Mrs. Henrietta Jennings of Norwich and Mrs. Peter (Lillian) Babcock of Sterling; five brothers, Elmer and Timothy, both of Ledyard, Alfred of Prfeston, Charles of Canterbury, and Walter Main of Preston; and twelve grandchildren.

6581. Elmer Otis MAIN (Erastus John , George Park , Timothy , Thomas , Benajah , Thomas , Thomas , Jeremiah , Ezekiel ) was born 7 Mar 1906 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. He died Aug 1989 in New London, New London Co., Connecticut.

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 2 Jan 1920, by Samuel E. Holdridge, page 214A, Family 11, Dwelling 11.
MAIN, Elmer, son, M, W, 13, S, yes went to school, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT, none.

ELMER O. MAIN - 1989
    NEW LONDON - Elmer O. Main, 83, of 122 Montauk Ave., died Thursday at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
    He was born in Ledyard March 7, 1906, the son of John Erastus and Lottie Fish Main. He married Mary Whipple Main in Ledyard April 14, 1935.
    Mr. Main was retired from Electric Boat, where he was employed as a machinist. He was also a farmer, and a former member of the National Guard.
    In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Rev. Richard G. Main of Dresden, Maine; four daughters, Mary Joyce Munsell of Raliegh, N.C., Dora Reece of Santa Susana, Calif., Carolyn Maslin of Huntington, Ind. and Emily D. Tull of Waukegan, Ill.; four brothers, Timothy of Ledyard, Charles of Jewett City, and Alfred and Walter Main, both of Norwich; three sisters, Dora Main of New London, Henrietta Jennings of Norwich and Lillian Babcock of Sterling; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
    The funeral service and burial will be held at a time to be announced. There are no calling hours. The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons My6stic Funeral Home, Route One, Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.