Phyllis Styles Kervan

Phyllis Styles Kervan passed away with a peaceful spirit Sunday afternoon February 24, 2008, following a brief stay at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born July 16, 1916 in Wisbech, England she was the daughter of Ernest William and Bertha Styles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Francis T, Kervan.on April 24, 1985. Phyllis lived a full, independent and happy life. She was educated in England and excelled at all the levels of her schooling there. At the early age of 9, Phyllis was invited to and attended the prestigious private Wisbech Girls School. She was an avid reader with a particular interest in History. She was an unlimited source of knowledge and wisdom to her family. Her hobbies included sewing and needlework. She enjoyed the arts and the game of golf, being a past president of the "Nine-Holers at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington. She was an outstanding mother, grandmother and great grandmother always active in the lives of each generation. Her presence will be deeply missed but her kind and gentle spirit will always be with us. In 1946 she came to the United States from her beloved England after meeting and marrying her husband who served in the US Air Force in England during World War II. She spent the next 61 years living a nurturing life. Phyllis and her husband first settled in in Bennington VT until 1953. They then moved to Rensselaer, NY where they stayed for the next 18 years raising her family and always providing a loving home open to her children's friends. Her time in Rensselaer will be remembered by many for her work at Goode's Store, and her service as the neighborhood seamstress. Her husband's career with Hartford Insurance brought work-related moves to Chicago, IL; Windsor Locks, CT; Milford, CT; and Newington CT. When Phyllis became a widow in 1985 she moved to New Britain to be closer to her daughter and family. This move spawned a most endearing "Best friends" relationship between Phyllis and her daughter Deb. Phyllis is survived by her son Francis "Bill" Kervan of East Greenbush, NY; a daughter Deborah Volz and a most caring and special son-in-law Robert Volz of New Britain; 4 grandchildren; Michael Kervan; Kristine and Eric Jukes of East Greenbush NY; Jennifer Volz Hebert of Bristol CT , Kevin Volz and his girlfriend Tracey David of Bethesda MD. Her Great Grandson's of which she was so proud, Justin and Matthew Hebert of Bristol CT and Devin Jukes of East Greenbush NY. Also surviving are her Nephews and Nieces, Michael and Lyn Styles of Upwell, England; Kelly and Kristin Kervan; Ann Smith; Nancy and Paul Donlon of Bennington VT and Dawn and Dennis McEwan of Troy NY. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Cyril and Margaret Styles. If you knew her, no words are needed, if not, no words are enough. A Celebration of her life will be held Wednesday 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be held Wednesday morning from 10:15 AM until the time of the service. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page. Phyllis has requested that those who would like to make a donation in her memory do so to Dr. Lawrence Einhorn of Indianapolis Indiana in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the research and cure for Cancer. Memorial Contributions may be directed to: Dr. Lawrence Einhorn Indiana University Foundation Cancer Research PO Box 663802 Indianapolis, IN 46266-3802

Phyllis Styles Kervan

July 16, 1916 - February 24, 2008

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