Bertha A. Southland
Meriden - Bertha A. Southland, 87 passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Conn. Baptist Home. She was born May 16, 1922 in Meriden a daughter of the late Eugene and Hattiebelle (Holmes) Southland. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Gary Metal Products of Plantsville and retired from Meriden Welding Co. after 32 years. Bertha was a member of the former Main St. Baptist Church of Meriden She is survived by a sister, Emma Miarecki of Florida, and a nephew Keith Rancourt of Meriden as well as many more nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five sisters, Marie Southland-Contois, Harriet Southland, Eleanor Rancourt, Clara Forline and Lilla Dixon and five brothers, Robert, Welcome, Clifton, Reginald and Gordon Southland. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Conn. Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave., Meriden The Beecher and Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden is in charge of the arrangements.
Aunt Bertha, You’ll be missed.
You are in our prayers.
Bertha, you were my first .boss. at Meriden Welding. You taught me a great deal and over the years I have thanked for that opportunity and your friendship. Janice
Thank you for all the wonderful memories, you will be missed.