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| Linus on Jan. 22, 2019
It was time. Our Linus was no longer himself.
It was a difficult decision but today we just knew was the day that he had to leave us and cross over the Rainbow Bridge.
Linus no longer had any quality of life; he was really just existing. He had lost a lot of weight, his fur was not what it had been, his eyes were leaking, and his back legs were getting weak when he started to stand up.
Linus spent his last few days sitting near his food and water bowls, staring at me to give him more and more food and water. He had an insatiable appetite and was always thirsty
It was so sad to witness his decline. And it was obvious he wasn't going to get better.
Oh Linus, I love you, we love you.
Until we meet again. 💔
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Monday, January 13, 2020
Linus was my favorite furry friend
Residents of Wesley Village in Shelton celebrate their 100th birthdays
Congratulations and best wishes to the centenarians!
Pictured from left: Anna Curry, Bill Jakupkovic, and Milton Kundert./ Contributed photo
SHELTON - In December, three residents of Wesley Village celebrated their 100th birthdays in the company of friends, family members, and staff.
Birthday festivities were organized by Wesley Heights Activities Director, Linda Fera, who plans a special celebration each time a resident turns 100.
The most recent celebration honored residents Anna Curry, Bill Jakupkovic, and Milton Kundert.
The most recent celebration honored residents Anna Curry, Bill Jakupkovic, and Milton Kundert.
Anna Curry
Anna Curry was born in Shelton in 1919 as one of seven children and went on to raise three children and now enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchild.
She lived in Stratford for many years and worked at the Warnaco Co. Anna was an avid gardener.
After retirement, she volunteered at Bridgeport Hospital and Rehab Center offering gardening therapy for stroke patients. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir at Our Lady of Grace in Stratford, knitting and crocheting, and she was an excellent seamstress.
She lived in Stratford for many years and worked at the Warnaco Co. Anna was an avid gardener.
After retirement, she volunteered at Bridgeport Hospital and Rehab Center offering gardening therapy for stroke patients. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir at Our Lady of Grace in Stratford, knitting and crocheting, and she was an excellent seamstress.
Bill Jakupkovic
Bill Jakupkovic, a World War II Army Air Force veteran, was a Bridgeport resident before moving to Shelton. He worked in a machine shop for most of his life, but always made time to nurture one of his favorite hobbies, golf. Bill, along with his brother, worked as caddies at Beardsley Golf Club and Bill went on to play golf his whole life. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his wife and daughter. He continues to enjoy watching UConn Women’s Basketball and cheering on the New England Patriots.
Milton Kundert
Milton worked for 34 years as a mailman. He took on extra work on the night shift at the Ritz Ballroom as a ticket taker and had the opportunity to enjoy all the big bands that visited the ballroom during its heyday. Milton also worked some evening shifts pumping gas. He always worked hard to support his family. He is a religious person but doesn’t credit this or his work ethic for his longevity. He says life “just went along,” and he has been “blessed with good health.”
Fera said, “Over the years, we’ve had many residents living to 100 or beyond. We often joke that it’s all the good living at Wesley. But all joking aside, we are witnesses to the many ways community living benefits older adults on a daily basis. Our next celebration will honor a new resident turning 101 at the end of March.”
Fera makes time to help collect life stories for many residents. “It always surprises me each time a new nugget of information is shared," she said. "Centenarians in particular have a lot of history to share, and their collections and perspectives are both interesting and enlightening.”
Wesley Heights Executive Director Ben Schiano agrees with Fera.
“Celebrating 100th birthday milestones with our residents is one of the best parts of my job. I love it! These celebrations inspire the entire community to embrace a more positive outlook on aging.”
“Celebrating 100th birthday milestones with our residents is one of the best parts of my job. I love it! These celebrations inspire the entire community to embrace a more positive outlook on aging.”
Wesley Village
The Wesley Village Senior Living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization.
The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services.
To learn more, visit www.umh.org/wesley-village.
The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services.
To learn more, visit www.umh.org/wesley-village.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Derby Historical Society slates tour Tuesday of Humphreys House
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| David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia. |
From the historical society's Facebook page:
"Interested in a tour of the General David Humphreys House? We just scheduled an impromptu tour for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14th at 1 pm!
Please send an email to info@derbyhistorical.org and reserve a spot! The suggested donation amount is $5."
The house is located at 37 Elm St., Ansonia.