Obituary of Evelyn Mangan

Evelyn S. Mangan, of Kensington, died Thursday (March 15, 2012) at home, surrounded by members her family. She was born in New Britain May 2, 1914, the daughter of the late William and Olive Smith. Evelyn was a resident of Kensington since 1955. Her husband, William F. Mangan, died in 1986. She was predeceased by two sisters; Irene Goodwin and Olive Sullivan. Evelyn was an avid Yankee fan, an enthusiastic game player, companion to her energetic pug, "Molly", and enjoyed life to it's fullest through her extensive family. Mrs. Mangan is survived by three children Lawrence J. Mangan and his wife Clare of South Windsor, Ann Marie Wells and her husband Donald of Clinton, and Karen King and her husband Kenneth of Southington. She had eleven grandchildren Gayle Kassal, Christine Mangan, Brian Mangan, Donald Wells, Jr., Karey Wells, Mary Wells Lunn, William Wells, Steven Wells, Amy Wells, Kenneth King, Jr. and Ann Marie King. In addition Evelyn leaves 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. A special thanks must be given to Svetlana Kordanashwili, who provided consistent care and love to Evelyn over the past five months. In addition, the efforts of the VNA Health Care Hospice HOPE Team were exemplary. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain, CT, followed by a Mass of at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Church, Kensington. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to St. Paul's Church 485 Alling St. Kensington, CT 06037, in honor of the Eucharistic Ministry.