Obituaries

'He Will Be Deeply Missed'

Gordon K Bleakney, February 24, 1955 - October 21, 2013.

Kurt Bleakney, 58 of Monroe, died suddenly on Oct. 21. Born in Bangor, Maine to Jaqueline and James Bleakney. He is survived by his wife Audrey (Verrilli) Bleakney and son Jesse Bleakney, brother Jim and his wife Tina of Maine, Scott and Michelle of Monroe, Andrea and Bruno of Monroe, and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is pre-deceased by his sister Pam.

Kurt was an eagle scout, a lover of the outdoors. Fishing was a favorite and he shared his many talents with his son. He will be deeply missed by all his wonderful friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department, 88 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Monroe Congregational Church, 34 Church Street, Monroe, CT. A Memorial Wake will be held Friday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT. For online condolences, visit www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com

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