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Lillian

(Avroch)

Grant

Obituary

GRANT, Lillian (Avroch) Grant, of Bloomfield and West Hartford, passed away on Tuesday (August 17, 2010) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Lillian was born in Hartford on February 18, 1924 to the late Rose (Kaminsky) and Harry Avroch, and was the beloved wife of the late Harold “Pinky” Grant. She will be deeply missed by her three loving children: Irene (Grant) Ziskin of West Hartford, Alan (and Beth Passehl) Grant of Woodstock, GA, and Phyllis (Grant) Dermer of Blaine, TN. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Scott Ziskin of Simsbury, Kevin Ziskin of West Hartford, Michael Grant and Alexandra Grant, both of Woodstock, GA, and two great grandchildren: Ryan and Jenna Ziskin. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the lights of her life, and she was adored by them all. She is also survived by her sister Irma Rockoff and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Jack Ziskin, her brother Milton Avroch, her sister-in-law Pearl Avroch and her brother-in-law Dan Rockoff. Lillian graduated from St. Joseph’s College with a degree in early childhood education, and she started the nursery school program at the Emanuel Synagogue. She was an active member of Temple Sinai in Newington and its Rosh Chodesh group, and the Jewish War Veterans. She recently moved to Bloomfield, and loved her new home there. She enjoyed her canasta and bridge games and all the new friends she met. Lillian was a warm and loving person who made many friends throughout her life, wherever she was, and all will miss her. Her funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m., TODAY, Wednesday (August 18, 2010), in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Wolkowysker Society Cemetery, Hartford. Shiva will be observed at the home of her daughter, Irene Ziskin through Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association , the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Lillian, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

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From: Roberta Schoen Berry

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: August 19, 2010

Irene, How lucky to have mom for so long-how sad to let go-Remembering your mom from the old neighborhood- always smiling
. My condolences to you and your family on her loss.

From: Roberta Schoen Berry

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: August 19, 2010

Irene, How lucky to have mom for so long-how sad to let go-Remembering your mom from the old neighborhood- always smiling
. My condolences to you and your family on her loss.

From: Paul & Lorna Pincus

From Milford, CT

Posted On: August 18, 2010

To the Grant Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Lillian was a sweet and kind person always with a smile on her face. We go back along time.

Paul & Lorna Pincus

From: Clara and Cheryl Sowalsky

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 18, 2010

Irene: Mom and I are both saddened by the passing of your mom and we know how sad you must be. We are thinking of you and pray you find the strength to see you through this difficult time.

Fondly,

Cheryl and Clara Sowalsky

From: Fern Sprung

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: August 18, 2010

Lil was a very dear woman and had a heart of gold. She was a genuine human being who will be missed. She has a very special place in my heart.

From: arlene friedman

From bloomfield, ct

Posted On: August 18, 2010

my answering will miss those blinking red lights.the evening talks were great. We were so near but so far away

From: David & Lynne Eisenberg

From Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted On: August 18, 2010

To the entire Grant family, we go back a long way to Lyman RD. Our parents went back much further and Lynne and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Lil was a wonderful woman and you need to keep all of your great memories in your hearts so her memory lives in your forever.

From: Alan and Marilyn Byer

From The Villages, Florida

Posted On: August 18, 2010

Dear Irene, Phyllis, and Allen,
We have countless wonderful memories of your beautiful Mom. She was quite the lady!
We send our deepest sympathy and love to you and the children and grands.
Finally, she's back in her beloved Pinky's arms!
Love from Mar and Alan

From: Henry M Zachs

From Hartford , Conn, Ct

Posted On: August 18, 2010

Lilian was a great lady and I remember her and Pinky as good and worthy and giving competitors when I was in the answering service, Mobile Telephone and Beeper Business. I remember being at their home and offices. I am sure you will miss her.

Henry

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