Hamden Obituaries: Eleanor Adair, Mary Arpin, John J. Conlon, Mildred D'Aniello, Molly Epstein, 100

Eleanor Reed Adair, 86, of Hamden, died on April 20, 2013, leaving husband, Robert, children Douglas McV. Adair and Margaret Adair Quinn, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A 1948 graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, which awarded her an honorary D.Sc. Degree in 2007, she received her Ph.D in sensory psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1955. Working as a fellow of the John B. Pierce Laboratory in New Haven, CT and later as Senior Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in San Antonio, TX, Ellie's researches illuminated the process of thermoregulation in primates and human beings. The extraordinary thermal regulation of humans, nearly as superior among vertebrates as human intelligence, is central to the emergence of man, the naked ape, from his furred anthropoid cousins. From her use of microwaves in the heating of experimental animals and humans in her thermoregulation researches, Ellie became an expert in the physiological consequences of electromagnetic radiation. Her work in that area was noted especially in her 2007 award of the D'Arsonval Medal of the Bioelectromagnetic Society. Her lifelong love of the mountains and deep generosity of spirit were combined in her years as a board member of the American Himalayan Foundation, where she worked to better the lives of the peoples of the Himalaya. The Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary V. Linsley Arpin, 94, formerly of Hamden, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 in South Carolina. She was the wife of 64 years to the late John Joseph Arpin. Born in New Haven, she was the oldest daughter of the late Ernest and Eleanora Goldsmith Linsley. Mary was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Hamden, the Cheshire Grange No. 23, and the New Haven Pomona Grange No. 5. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and will be missed. Mother of Laurie Babin and fianc, Bill McCarthy both of Irmo, SC. Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning, May 1st at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Stephen's Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, April 30th from 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to theAlzheimer's Association , 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518. www.northhavenfuneral.com

John J. Conlon, Ret. Captain NHFD, 88, of Hamden, died in his home April 25, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Rita East Conlon. He is survived by daughter Ellen O'Donnell and her husband Michael of Oxford and their daughters Caitlin and Brynn, son John J. Conlon III of Hamden, and daughter Mary Patrice Conlon of Guilford and her sons Peter, Maxwell, and Jackson Bonfiglio. He is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews. John is predeceased by his brother Thomas Conlon and sisters Margaret Moran and Mary Glynn. He was born in New Haven on May 4, 1924, son of the late John J., Sr. and Margaret Costello Conlon. John proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He retired as Captain with the New Haven Fire Department after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Saint Patrick and the Newhallville, Shelton Ends Association. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, on Thursday at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM at Saint Rita Church. Burial will take place at All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, May 1 from 5-7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seasons Hospice, 21 Church St., Naugatuck 06770 or St. Rita's School, 1601 Whitney Ave, Hamden 06517. www.siskbrothers.com

Mildred C. "Millie" D'Aniello, 87, of Hamden, died April 26, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife for 56 years, of the late Stanley D'Aniello. Millie was born in New Haven, Jan. 17, 1926, the daughter of the late Anthony Chancio and Anna Romano. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and was a medical secretary for many years in the office of Dr. F. Ghofrany, Pediatrician, retiring 25 years ago. A Hamden resident for the last 62 years, she was active in the bowling leagues at the Johnson Alleys, the Blessed Sacrament Ladies League, the 55 Alive Club, St Ann's Young at Heart Club and was an avid Yankee Fan. She is survived by her children, Guy (Suzan) D'Aniello of Hamden, Paula (William) Lupi of Hamden, Elisa (Matthew) Allardice of Wallingford and a sister, Virginia Pastore of MA, grandchildren, Kala (Matthew) Zawalich, Kurt D'Aniello, Kylie & KeriAna Allardice and 2 great- grandchildren, Kira and Danny Zawalich. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Alfred Limauro and a niece Roberta Pastore-Sedaille. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. At Millie's request, there will be no calling hours. Friends and relatives are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church, Monday at 10 o'clock, followed by interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Glen Henry, Dr. Yang, nurses Jill & Stephanie and CNAs of Atria Larson Place and home care CNA "Bonnie" Sally. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to acknowledge the Hamden Fire Dept. who saved her life 19 years ago and their service over the last 8 months with donations to the Hamden Volunteer Fireworks Fund "HVFF", P.O. Box 5104, Hamden, Ct. 06518. The Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Molly (Gitlavitz) Epstein, 100 years of age, of Hamden, formerly of West Hartford and Guilford, died Friday, April 26, 2013. She was the widow of Isadore M. Epstein. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Hyman and Ida (Konick) Gitlavitz. Molly taught in the West Hartford Public School System until she retired. She was a life member of the Agudas Achim Synagogue of West Hartford. She leaves her daughter, Susan Epstein Shapiro and her husband, Richard Shapiro of Hamden; her son, Mark Epstein of St. Petersburg, Florida; her sister, Dorothy Gitlavitz of Hamden; and her granddaughter, Hannah Shapiro of Hamden. She was predeceased by her sister, Alice Rogol, formerly of Seymour. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Agudas Achim Synagogue Cemetery, Cleveland Avenue Ext., Hartford. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice . Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Molly, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm