Friedda May Conners

September 1, 1928 - March 12, 2021

Friedda Conners, 92, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021. She was born in Waterbury, Ct on September 1, 1928 to the late Hubert and Grace Sammis. Friedda was a cherished only child, and when she was very young, her family moved to Newington, where she would live the rest of her life, graduating from Newington High School in 1946. In High School, she was a speed typist, typing at 100 words per minute, and worked for Travelers Insurance Company prior to marrying and starting a family. She married Malcolm Conners in 1949 and she became a devoted mother, spending her time raising her 4 children. Friedda enjoyed bowling and bowled for many years with the Monday Night Swingers at Bowl-O-Rama. She loved to play bingo and was an avid card player. She loved music, and was a talented piano player, having received a piano from her father at 10 years old. Friedda did not read music but played by ear, and when hearing a song could immediately play it on the piano. In their early years, she played the piano while Malcolm accompanied on the guitar, traveling to play for groups Friedda attended the Church of Christ Congregational since she was a young child, and for many years was a beloved Sunday School teacher. In later years, she spent many years volunteering at the Market Square Thrift Shop. She had a very good sense of humor and laughed easily, even at herself. Most of all, Friedda loved and cherished her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Richard and wife Jayne of Port Charlotte, Florida, Robert and wife Nancy of Newington, Brenda Filanowicz and husband James of Newington, and Gary and wife Susan of Newington. She leaves her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored, Cara, Tom, Jon, Allison, Megan, Leslie, Kim, and Matt. She also leaves 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Avery Heights for the wonderful care they gave Friedda in her later years. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday (March 17, 2021) from 10 to 11 AM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill. A graveside service will follow at 11 AM in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Church of Christ Congregational of Newington. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com