Gloria Held Elliott

gloria elliott
Gloria passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017 after a sudden illness. She was the wife of the late William John Elliott and the daughter of the late Minnie and Charles Held. She was predeceased by her brother Lawrence Held. She resided at Congregate Housing of Hamden. She attended New Haven schools, graduating from Hillhouse High School and receiving the Daughters of the American Revolution medal. She is survived by her daughters Billie-Jean Mallison of North Carolina, Kate Reeves (John Barnes) of Vermont, and Nancy Elliott (Darrow Loucks) of Hamden, and a special grandson, William F. M. Mallison of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Jean Hanley of Hamden and several nieces and nephews. She was blessed with the deep friendships of Helen Shea of Hamden and Rhoda Pahl of Cheshire. Gloria traveled with her husband while he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and lived in Texas, Missouri, and Kansas. She enjoyed traveling, reading, writing, sewing, knitting, and decorating. She worked in early education, including a program for special needs children at Helen Street School in Hamden. Gloria was loved and cared for by her family, to whom she was totally devoted. Friends are invited to visit with Gloria’s family on Sunday, July 9 from 4:00-6:00 PM at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, 81 Fournier St., New Haven, CT 06511.

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  1. Gloria was a good friend of our Mom and Dad and we are deeply saddened by her passing. She was such a part of our childhood and we loved her. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Dina S. Lilienthal, Cindy Calvert and Louis Santora Children of Lou and Rose Santora

  2. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family Gloria was my best favorite client at the salon . I loved her dearly and will miss her emencly . She was a very classy and beautiful woman.


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