Mary Teresa Cavanna Nimphius, 98, formerly of Northford and Durham passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at her daughters home in Florida. She was the wife of the late Harold J. (Butch) Nimphius. Mary was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 10, 1916; daughter of the late Domenico and Maria Cavanna. She worked as a Tailoress for Chipps Custom Tailoring of NY until her retirement; volunteered at the Middlefield Senior Citizens and served as a president, charter member of the Northford/North Branford Women’s Auxiliary VFW, member of the Durham Grange and parishioner of St. Monica’s Church, Northford. Mother of Elizabeth (Betty) Hansen Bertrand. Grandmother of Victoria Bertrand. Also survived by her beloved niece and Godchild Bernice (Bonnie) Anderson, nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her son in law, Richard Bertrand, a granddaughter, Dedra Bertrand, a sister Madeline DeSimone and brothers August A. and Bart Cavanna.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, on Saturday morning, Jan. 10th at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Monica’s Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stewart, FL 34997.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your daughter Victoria. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Betty, our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Betty I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I feel so honored and blessed to have known Mary. She gave so much of her time, support and friendship at the Senior Center. She taught us all so much. We all knew when Mary came to volunteer and serve we all were going to have a great day!! I will never foget our friendship and remember her with a smile