Lois B. MacFarlane

Lois Blake MacFarlane, 94, of Kensington CT passed away on September 20th at Jerome Home in New Britain. Lois was born on August 24, 1930 in Boston MA to the late Forrest R. Blake and Olive K. MacLeod. She was married on September 16, 1950 in Reading MA to Walter J. MacFarlane, who predeceased her. Lois and Walter moved to Connecticut in 1952, first living in New Britain, and then buying their home in July 1961 in Kensington, where she lived for over 63 years. Lois was a Charter Member of the Timberlin Women’s Golf Club, serving as Secretary and also as President, becoming an Honorary Member in 2004. As a Member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club, Lois always golfed with the “18-hole-ladies.” She was justifiably proud of her hole-in-one on September 11, 2001 on the par three 17th hole at the Boothbay Country Club. Based on her family roots, Boothbay Harbor Maine was a special place for Lois. She was an active member of First Church of Christ in New Britain to include working in the office, participating in the Church’s youth activities and maintaining the flowers in the sanctuary. She also was involved in Scouting, when her family was younger. She volunteered with the American Red Cross blood bank and was an 11-gallon blood donor! She also volunteered in the gift shop at New Britain General Hospital. Lois is survived by her children, Ann MacFarlane, Janet Bogle (Rick), Nancy MacFarlane, John MacFarlane (Jane), and Jean Pieper (Bill). Grandmother of Katelyn Novinger (Scotty), Kayla Michelle, Jeffrey Bogle, John Bogle, Bryan Mierzejewski (Kristen), Carissa Miller (Kris), Jared MacFarlane, Leah MacFarlane, Philip Pieper (Krystal), Rebecca Esposito (Carmen), Ian Pieper (Alicia), and George Pieper (Caley). She is Great Grandma to Jacoby Kendall, Carson Kendall, Molly Mierzejewski, Ruth Pieper, Levi Pieper, and Lena Esposito. She is also survived by her sister, Judith Osborne (Arthur), and many nieces and nephews. Lois was predeceased by her brother USCG Captain (Retired) Ronald L. Blake Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson Funeral Home of New Britain. Based on Lois’ wishes, there will be no viewing or calling hours, and all services will be private. Please no flowers, but donations in Lois’ memory can be made to Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 or online at: berlinpeck.org/donations/ To share a memory of Lois or an online condolence for her Family, please visit: www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Lois B. MacFarlane

August 24, 1930 - September 20, 2024

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August 24, 1930 - September 20, 2024

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