Joann (Lentini) Statchen, the mother of former 6th District State Central Committeeman and NBDTC leader Ned Statchen, passed away on September 22nd at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. A former New Britain resident, Joann volunteered at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library after her retirement and was the devoted and proud grandmother of her 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, 11:30 a.m., at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St., Newington. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Alzheimer’s Association , 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Additional information available at www.newingtonmemorial.com
New Britain Democrats extend deepest sympathies to Ned and Liz Statchen and their families.