STEERING COMMITTEE
The Compassionate Friends East Of the River CT Chapter Steering Committee are all volunteers who understand and have compassion for those who hurt after the death of a beloved family member. Our founding Steering Committee Members are a combination of bereaved moms, dads, step-and adoptive parents and siblings, half siblings, and siblings. We welcome the input and assistance of other The Compassionate Friends Members.
This is A Journey That we All Share Together.
If you would like information about becoming a member of The Steering Committee or helping our chapter in any capacity, please just send an email, phone, or talk to any of us. We welcome all who wish to be of service.
| ♥Bettie-Jeanne Rivard-Darby Ellington, CT RobynApril’s mom, Joe and René’s little sister |
Leader, Lead Facilitator Founding Member DreamView@aol.com TCFEastOfTheRiverCT@gmail.com 860-870-7581 |
| ♥Jim Darby Ellington, CT RobynApril’s dad by love, if not by blood (Step and adoptive dad) |
Men’s Group Facilitator, Co-Leader ~ Founding Member WaldoJim@aol.com 860-870-7581 |
| ♥Dave Evans Mansfield, CT Ryan’s dad |
Treasurer ~ Founding Member evans-dave@sbcglobal.net 860-428-9377 |
| ♥Gayle Clark Ellington, CT Robyn’s  step-sister |
Walk to Remember Chairperson Founding Member gclark2010@att.net |
| ♥Nancy Saddock South Windsor, CT David’s sister |
Compassion Cards Program Founding Member hsaddock@cox.net |
| ♥Jen Baker Springfield, MA Doug’s little sister |
Sibling Group Facilitator sunnydays282@aol.com 843-327-7601 |
| ♥Lisa Cortese Tolland, CT Cristina’s mom |
mammaLuvs4@aol.com 860-508-9151 |
| ♥Joanne Covey East Hartford, CT Christopher, Andrew and Stephen’s mom |
Refreshments Chairperson 860-922-0043 |
Thanks to our now retired Founding Members,
who provided caring and compassionate service as it was needed.
♥ Nancy Cayward, Ricks mom and Ray’s sister  ♥  Sarah Preston, Fritz’ Half Sister ♥
ADVISORY BOARD
The Compassionate Friends East Of The River CT Chapter
gives great thanks and appreciation
to those willing to be of service to our chapter.
Our Advisory Board
is comprised of volunteers who make themselves available
to offer expertise in their chosen professions,
understanding of their community
or wherever service is needed.Â
have an understanding of the grieving process
uphold The Compassionate Friends Mission
and support the program as it exists.
If you are interested in joining the Advisory Board
please email your request to
TCFEastOfTheRiverCT@gmail.com
Subject: Advisory Board Request
| ♥Dan Keune   Realtor   Community Leader  | Campbell-Keune Realty Inc Ellington, CT |
| ♥Heather Marshall   Emergency Medical Technician  | Ambulance Service of Manchester Manchester, CT |
| ♥Heather Stanant   Administrative Assistant   Kind and Compassionate Person |
Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, CT |
| ♥Kara Parlin   Copywriter   Web designer, blogger,   Photographer,   Aspiring children’s book author | Tampa, Florida |
| ♥Mitch Carmody   Grief Counselor   Bereaved Parent   Nationally Recognized Presenter  |
20 Faces of Grief
S.T.A.I.R.S.
Model Of Grief Staging
Prognosticator Of Proactive Grieving, A Paradigm Of Grief Recovery Hastings, MN Â |
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♥Mushiba
  President, Community of Terra Lux, Inc.   Professor Emeritus of Marketing,   Asnuntuck Community College   |
Terra Lux, Inc. Enfield, CT Â Asnuntuck Community College Enfield, CT Â |
| ♥Shelley Buonacquisto   Elementary Teacher  |
OdysseyCommunitySchool Manchester, CT |
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♥Sue Muldoon   Photographer   Graphic Artist   Marketer  |
Sue Muldoon Images Enfield, CT |
| ♥Teresa C. McCall   Funeral Director/Embalmer  | Rose Hill Funeral Home Rocky Hill, CT  |
| ♥Todd Marshall   Paramedic   Firefighter  First Responder  | East Hartford Fire Department Ambulance Service of Manchester  |
| ♥Victor Birch  Special Olympics Dad & Volunteer   Management, Trainer, UPS | United Parcel Service Hartford, CT |