Recent Obituaries From Branford

BRANFORD, CT — Recent obituaries from Branford.

Valerie Morawski Erickson, 94, of Branford, waitressed at the Hob Nob Restaurant in Madison, taught at Pine Orchard Nursery School for 30 years and was a Cub Scout Leader, Branford Women’s Club member, poll worker, and volunteered for the American Red Cross, Columbus House and Ronald McDonald House, and served as a Eucharistic Minister for St. Therese Church in Stony Creek.

Robert F. Ross, 89, spent his summers in Stony Creek, a place that held deep meaning for him as a 2nd-generation Stony Creeker.

Janet Rees, 72, of Branford, whose service is Wednesday, was born in West New York, NJ.

Ann Ghiroli, 93, enjoyed holidays, Sunday dinners, watching both her grandchildren play sports and UConn basketball.