John Stanley Kraushaar

John Stanley Kraushaar, 76, husband of 53 years to Mary Healey Kraushaar of West Haven, passed away July 6, 2015 in Milford after a brief illness. Father of Victor J. (Sally) Kraushaar of Branford, and Mark C. (Ric) Kraushaar of Las Vegas. Brother of Lester (Virginia) Lawson of Virginia Beach, VA. Also survived by his grandchildren. John was born in Queens, NY; son of the late Helen Linsley and grandson of the late George and Bertha Quirk, and graduated from Milford H.S. He served in the US Air Force and was employed at Textron Lycoming for 35 years before retiring in 1993. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service in King's Highway Cemetery, Milford on Tuesday July 14, at 11 am. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of one's choice.