Gertrude Louise Cory, 92, of Groton died Friday, June 6, 2014 at home. She was born June 22, 1921 in Bozrah, CT, the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary E. (Park) Elliott. Her husband, Frank D. Cory Sr. predeceased her in 1986. She has lived in Groton for the past seven years but prior to that lived in Waterford for many years.
She is survived by her son Frank D. Cory and his wife Victoria of Brookfield, son Gerald A. Cory and daughter Janet E. Cory, both of New London. She is also survived by her grandchildren Alexander and Rachel Cory of Brookfield, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her son Leslie Cory and daughter Judy Cory.
Her family will greet relatives and friends on Monday from 6 to 8pm at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30am at St. Mary Church, 95 Main Street, Stonington. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Stonington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore MD 21230 or www.nfb.org.
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