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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mary J. Kittredge Hogan
Mary J.
Kittredge Hogan
Sep 22, 1928 — Jun 14, 2017
Mary J. Kittredge Hogan's Obituary
Mary J Kittredge Hogan passed away June 14, 2017 at her home in Newtown CT, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born September 22, 1928 to Michael J. and Grace Devaney Kittredge. The oldest of 4 children, Mary was raised in Clinton, MA. After high school Mary attended St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Worcester, MA.
Upon graduating from nursing school Mary served in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Mary served her country during the Korean War as a flight nurse stationed in Takkakaw, Japan with the 801st Medical Air Evacuation Squadron. While stationed in Japan, Mary flew over 70 rescue missions earning her the Korean Defense Medal with three clusters, the United Nations Defense Medal, and the Air Medal.
In 1954, Mary married Charles D. Hogan. Charles' long career in advertising at Time Life Magazine, took them to Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Edina, Minn. prior to settling in Wilton, CT. in1965 where they resided for 48 years.
Raising three children, Mary was an active volunteer in the Wilton Public Schools and the Girl Scouts. She also served a term on the Republican Town Committee. Being an avid reader, Mary devoted over 20 years working as a volunteer at the Wilton Library.
Upon graduating from nursing school Mary served in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Mary served her country during the Korean War as a flight nurse stationed in Takkakaw, Japan with the 801st Medical Air Evacuation Squadron. While stationed in Japan, Mary flew over 70 rescue missions earning her the Korean Defense Medal with three clusters, the United Nations Defense Medal, and the Air Medal.
In 1954, Mary married Charles D. Hogan. Charles' long career in advertising at Time Life Magazine, took them to Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Edina, Minn. prior to settling in Wilton, CT. in1965 where they resided for 48 years.
Raising three children, Mary was an active volunteer in the Wilton Public Schools and the Girl Scouts. She also served a term on the Republican Town Committee. Being an avid reader, Mary devoted over 20 years working as a volunteer at the Wilton Library.
In 2014, Mary and Charlie sold their family home in Wilton, relocating to Newtown.
Mary is survived by her husband Charles of 63 years and their 3 children, Kathleen A. Hogan of Waldoboro, Maine, Patricia Hogan Tait and her husband Ross of Wilton and Charles D. Hogan and his wife Kathy of Bedford NH. Also surviving Mary is her sister Margaret Murphy of Clinton, MA, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased in death by her beloved grandson DJ and brothers Michael and John.
Calling hours will be held on June 19, 2017 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Bouton.Funeral Home 31 West Church Street Georgetown CT 06829, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in the Sacred Heart Church 30 Church Street Redding CT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Connecticut Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Road Danbury CT 06810
Mary is survived by her husband Charles of 63 years and their 3 children, Kathleen A. Hogan of Waldoboro, Maine, Patricia Hogan Tait and her husband Ross of Wilton and Charles D. Hogan and his wife Kathy of Bedford NH. Also surviving Mary is her sister Margaret Murphy of Clinton, MA, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased in death by her beloved grandson DJ and brothers Michael and John.
Calling hours will be held on June 19, 2017 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Bouton.Funeral Home 31 West Church Street Georgetown CT 06829, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in the Sacred Heart Church 30 Church Street Redding CT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Connecticut Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Road Danbury CT 06810
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