Obituary: Mary “Bubbles” Royka Wynne, 88, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Mary “Bubbles” Royka Wynne of Branford died on Sunday December 24th at her home. She was the wife of the late William P. Wynne, Sr.

Mary was born in Branford on October 8, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Mary Johnson Royka. She was a lifelong resident of Branford. She was an avid fan of the WWE with John Cena being her favorite wrestler. As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was affectionately known as Nanny and was totally devoted to her family including her children, William (Rosemarie) Wynne, Jr. of Dekalb Junction, NY, Michele (Chris) MacKinnel and Tina (Butch) Burne of Branford; her grandchildren, Andrew (Ashley) Wynne, Brandon (Cally) Wynne, Anthony Wynne, Brian (Christina) MacKinnel, Christopher (Karen) MacKinnel, Thomas (Alissa) Burne and Katie Burne, and her great-grandchildren, Charles, Brian Cody, Logan, Caleb, Aiden, Addy, Andrew, Jr. Alex, Auriella, Laiken, Carter and Elliana. She is also survived by her sisters Lorraine Hodgens of New Hampshire, Ellen Markleski and Barbara Markesich both of Branford. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Milheim and brothers John and Edward Royka. Her family would like to thank her loving friend and companion, Dawn Klarman, who took such great care of Mary during her illness.

Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, and may attend her funeral service Friday morning at 11:00 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Branford Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to CLOVES, in honor of her great-granddaughter Addy, @clovessyndrome.kindful.com, or mail to Cloves Syndrome, PO Box 406, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.