Dorothy J. Gustafson
Dorothy J. Gustafson, 89, of Shepard Ave., Hamden, loving wife of the late Rudolph A. Gustafson, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 after a brief illness. Mrs. Gustafson was born in New Haven July 21, 1918, a daughter of the late George and Louise Anderson Johnson and had resided in Hamden for over 60 years. She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her son and his wife, John G. & Bette Gustafson of Hamden, grandchildren Tammy Beth Sloan and her husband Jim Sloan of Hewitt, NJ, John Eric Gustafson of Hamden and a great-grandson James L. Sloan. She was predeceased by brothers Bertil, Roy, George and Carl Johnson and a sister Ellen Winchester. Funeral service will be Saturday morning, Oct. 20. at 9 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE., HAMDEN. Interment in Centerville Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the American Diabetes Assoc., 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.
John, Bette and family, So sorry for your loss. Aunt Dot was a wonderful woman and I know you’ll all miss her. Bonnie
John, It is with sincere regret that I read of your mother’s passing. My condolences. Maggie