Mary K. KILGARIFF

Mary K. Veillette -- January 16, 1912 - February 24, 2005 -- DANIELSON - Mary K. Veillette, 93, of Wauregan Road died, surrounded by her family, on Thursday at the Westview Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Attawaugan. She was the wife of the late Raymond Veillette, Sr., who died on June 10, 1991. They were married on June 11, 1938 at St. Joseph Church in Eagleville, CT. Mrs. Veillette was born in Dayville on January 16, 1912, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Peyton) Kilgariff. She attended Killingly schools and graduated from Killingly High School in 1929. Upon completion of her education, she worked as a secretary at the former Powdrell and Alexander Co. in Danielson. After her marriage in 1938, she devoted herself to the care of her family. In 1954, she became employed as a counselor at the CT Employment Office in Danielson. She then worked as an interviewer at American Standard, and went on to become the paymaster for the company, retiring in 1974. Mrs. Veillette loved reading. She enjoyed travelling with her husband throughout North America and Europe. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was a generous person and donated to numerous charities and organizations. She was a past Regent and a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson. She leaves a son, Raymond Veillette, Jr. and his wife, Diane of Danielson; three grandchildren, Michael Veillette and his wife Tina; Donna LaHaie and her husband, Guy; and James Veillette and his wife, Aimee; eight greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and John Kilgariff; and three sisters, Rita Senay, Kathleen Kilgariff and Rosanna Kilgariff. Funeral from the GagnonCostello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson on Monday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church, Danielson. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Calling hours are Sunday 24 and 79 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, CT 06239.