1943-2018
Pomfret Center – Florence Z. Surprise, 75, of Youngs Rd., died Saturday, July 14, 2018, in William W. Backus Hospital. She was the loving wife of Frank W. Surprise, Jr. of 58 years. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Florence (Latour) Wilson.
Florence was a spinner, employed by Belding Heminway Company for 20 years. She was also employed by Staples as a picker for 20 years. Florence was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and loved watching her humming birds.
In addition to her husband, Florence is survived by her daughters Ann Erskine of Pomfret, Laurie Gallup and her husband Bill of Sterling, Diana Waters of Marlin, TX, Maureen Surprise and her fiancé Dennis Courtemanche of Killingly, Susan Surprise of Pomfret; her brother Henry Wilson and his wife Dale of Wilsonville, CT; her sisters Donna Grkman and husband John of Willmington, NC and Deborah Briere of Putnam, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, John Surprise.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Florence’s family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam, with a service in the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Terri
So sorry to hear about Flo! My heart goes out to her family ❤
Dawn Baranski
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Flow was a wonderful person and I loved working with her. ❤️
Denise Green
My deepest sympathies to the family of Flo. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Flobee was my nick name for her when she was employed by Staples. A wonderful woman she was. Another angel above us.
Linda Sadowski
Frank and family sorry for your loss
Janice&ed
So sorry for your loss.still can’t believe it.prayers for her an family.
Marlene Oconnell
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.. May she rest in peace… Prayers to your family and Diane.
Merrilyn garceau
There are no words to make this better…..so I am sending my Prays instead.