It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luningning Balmonte Gunnefelt, 81, of Northford, on February 22, 2022. With her family by her side in her home after a long courageous battle with cancer, she fought it with all her strength up until the very end. She was born April 1, 1941 in Moriones, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Philippines, to Pedro and Antonia Balmonte. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Carl Åke Gunnefelt and her son, Carl Johan Gunnefelt. She was predeceased by her daughter Eva Leilani Gunnefelt. Sister to Maiden Zabate and the late Patria Palenzuela. She was beloved by many cousins and nieces. She worked as a schoolteacher in her early life and retired as a nurse. She was active with the Northford Library knitting group, Wallingford Garden Club, Philippine Association of Connecticut, The Scandinavian Club of Fairfield, and Vasa Order of America. In her spare time, she was an avid baker, singer, gardener, knitter, and world traveler. The family would like to thank Smilow Cancer Center and the Connecticut Hospice nurses for their kindness and special care in her final days.
The visitation will be held in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 on Tuesday, March 1st from 4 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held in Saint Ambrose Parish at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 30 Caputo Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 on Wednesday, March 2nd at 11am. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to the Eva Leilani Gunnefelt Art Memorial Scholarship at Fox Lane High School, P.O. Box 390, Route 172, Bedford, NY 10506.
It is with great sadness to lose Ning. She and my wife were friends before I met my wife. We have spent many wonderful years together, Ning, Ake, Eva, Carl Johan, Solveig, Marjut and I.
When Solveig’s health was in decline Ning and family were right there giving us support. She was a real blessing to my family. Solveig and I loved her dearly. I will miss her. My prayers and condolences are extended to her loving husband Ake and her son Carl Johan. You have been faithful in all things. May God Bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Michael Turner
Ning was a wonderful person – so friendly and a great member of the Wallingford Garden Club.
I feel sad to realize that my favorite first cousin is gone forever but not in my heart and mind and in prayers. Manay Ning as I call her was like an older sister to me throught out my whole life for we grew up together. She had a full life enjoying her passion and interests in life fully supported by her loving husband of 53 years and she was the type of person whom you would like to be with in a crowd of strangers because she easily find friends among the crowd. I will miss her home baked bread and gourmet dinner during family gatherings on thanksgiving and Christmas and Easter sundays.she is now at peace and has joined her daughter , Leilani in heaven. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace.
Sorry to hear this news! So sad!😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏
I will miss Ning so much. She was a great auntie. She was always so energetic and could fill a room with joy and song. She inspired me. She taught me Swedish recipes and traditions. She was a blessing to the world and we are all lucky to have known her.
Ning, you will be missed by Diana Birger Jarl members! My condolences to your husband and son.