GERTRUDE S. TABOR

January 22, 1919 - March 17, 2007

Gertrude ( Schiffert) Tabor 88 of New Britain entered into rest on Saturday March 17, 2007. She was the widow of Francis Tabor who passed away in 2001. She was the daughter of the late Sophie and Joseph Schiffert. Gertrude was a life long resident of New Britain, attended local schools and was retired from the Stanley Works tool division. She was a member of St John the Evangelist Church, the VFW Post 511 Ladies Auxilary of New Britain and past president of the Supreme Cootiette Club of the U.S. She was predeceased by her sister Louise McBriarity and her brothers John, Robert and Joseph Schiffert. Gertrude is survived by her beloved sister Susan Romano of New Britain and her brother William Schiffert an his wife Florence of New Britain, her sister Barbara Scalora and her husband Joseph of Southington. She also leaves several nieces and nephews and her truly special niece Mary Ann Romano who gave Gertrude such loving and devoted care. Gertrude also leaves behind her beloved kitty Squeeky who was her constant companion. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday from the Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St at 10:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be private. Calling hours will take place on Monday from 4-6pm. To send online condolences please go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations in Gertrude's memory can be made to an animal rehabilitation organization Out To Pasture and Rescue Inc. PO Box 310174, Newington, Ct. 06131-0174.