Flora Gardner Cavanna Sundberg, 89, of Wallingford formerly of Northford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Bartholomew Cavanna and the late Theodore Sundberg. Flora was born in Meriden on June 2, 1928, daughter of the late George and Helen Cavanaugh Gardner. She worked at the Children’s Center in Hamden for many years. She was a founding member of the Northford/ North Branford V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary and Women’s Club of Eastville, Virginia. Flora enjoyed doing crafts, was active with the Cubs Scouts and the Girls Scouts, was a member of the Northford Congregational Church where she taught Sunday school. Mother of Bonnie (Marc) Anderson and Barry (Kimberly) Cavanna. Grandmother of Carrie (Ian) Peters and Meredith (Theodore) Pinto. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren. Step Mother of Corine Malack, Theodore Sundberg, Jr., Karen Jurczak, Katrin Wood and Lisa DeMorro. Also survived by many step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers, Edward and George Gardner.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Sunday from 4 to 6 pm. Funeral services and interment will be privately held in Northford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northford Congregational Church Steeple Fund, 16 Old Post Road, Northford, CT 06472.
I’m so glad to have witnessed your bright light in life. Thank you for sharing Grange with us , Carrie and Bonnie!
To all of Flora’s family and friends my deepest sympathies.
I had the privilege to know this amazing woman. We had many talks and above all she loved and was proud of her children, grandchildren and their spouses. Her great grandchildren were the apple of her eye! We laughed and cried together. I will always remember her great stories she would tell.
I know she is now with all the people she missed so deeply.
The world will never be the same but her legacy she left behind will never be dimmed. I will miss her greatly….RIP Flora
Dear Bonnie and family,
My deepest condolence on your mom’s passing. She was a beautiful woman full of love and showed me that a family could be close and loving… something I never had when I was young. I spent a lot of time at your house when we were neighbors and have a lot of fond memories of her and your dad and brother in that small house… it may have been small but your love was bigger than most and I was thankful to have been included. Rest in peace Flora.
Love, Zina
Dear Bonnie, Barry, and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your mom. Flora will always have a special place in our hearts!!! Please know she will always be in our thoughts and prayers!!
xxoo
Roy & Jackie
My deepest condolence to you and your family. Sorry I can’t be there with you, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Love, Moniek
Our deepest condolence to all the family. The Northford Congregational Church sends lots of prayers and love.
Members of the church.
Dearest Barry,Bonnie and the family,
I remember your mom,Flora,as warm,funny,direct,full of life and filled with love to share. My memories of Scouting are more memorable because of her!
I’m sorry I was unable to be with you Sun evening.
May you carry your moms legacy onward,and feel her love in your hearts always.
My Best to each of you,
Barbara Williams Hale
On behalf of Girl Scouts of Connecticut, we offer our condolences for the passing of your loved one, who was a sister in Girl Scouting. We offer you our sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Barneby, CEO