Lucy A. Cilley (born Bullard)
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Gender: Female
Date of Birth: June 26, 1931
Date of Death: October 18, 2017
Birth Place: Norwich, CT
Death Place: Norwich, CT
NORWICH – Lucy A. (Bullard) Cilley, 86, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Backus Hospital.
She was born in Norwich on June 26, 1931 to the late Roger and Ida (Leffingwell) Bullard. After completing high school, Lucy pursued a career as a nurse achieving her RN licensure and working at Backus Hospital for many years before working for the town of Bozrah/Fitchville as a public health nurse, and finally retired from the City of Norwich as a school nurse.
Lucy and Monroe “Red” Cilley were married at United Congregational Church in Norwich on Feb. 25, 1956. He predeceased her in 2006. Lucy and Red enjoyed antique dealing throughout their lives.
Lucy is survived by her daughter; Kim LaRue, a sister; Harriet Magee, grandchildren; Gianna LaRue and Mariah LaRue, two great-granddaughters and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by two sisters; Marjorie Bullard and Mary Carpenter.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to either the Yantic or Occum Volunteer Fire Departments.
Published online by Dignity Memorial
