Loretta Burns

She was born in Hartford on Sept.16,1935, the daughter of the late Emil and Hilda (Mitchell) Gingras. Prior to her retirement Loretta was employed by Bradley Memorial Hospital in Admissions.

She is survived by her children, Gayle Goldman of Waterbury, Carol and husband Steven Easterly of GA, Vicky Burns, Cindy and husband Everette Barnes all of Southington, and Keith Burns of Terryville.

14 grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher, Melissa, Nichole, Michelle, Amanda, Crystal, Everette Jr; Patrick, Ian, Tyler, Brandon, Jessica, and Ryan, 16 great-grandchildren, a brother Steve and sisters Lillian, Paula, Teri and Lucille and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by siblings, Gene, Emile and Coral

Services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. at 7 p.m.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.

Donations may be made in her memory to The American Lung Association of CT, 45 Ash St. East Hartford, CT 06108-3272