Mortons Mortuary http://mortonsmortuary.com en Martin J. Buxton Sr. [11/07/1925 - 02/17/2012] BUXTON – Martin J. Buxton, Sr., age 86, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest February 27, 2012 in the comfort of his home. Born in Soso, MS he was a resident of Bridgeport for forty-seven years. He was formerly employed as a Mason with Cartech for eighteen years. He was a former member of New Era Lodge #290 IBPOE of W. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Renelza Chapman Buxton of Bridgeport; son, Martin J. (Lorraine) Buxton Jr. of Bridgeport; daughter, Eunice (Burl) Stevens of MI; sister, Georgia Hill of IL, six grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

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]]> Mary M "Trudy" Bush [08/06/1945 - 02/17/2012] BUSH – Mary M. “Trudy” Bush, age 66 of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Mrs. Mary (Trudy) Bush was born August 6, 1945, to the late John and Claire (Marshall) Grace in Bridgeport, CT. She entered eternal rest on February 17, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. Born in this city “Trudy” was a life-long resident of Bridgeport. She attended Bridgeport Public Schools and graduated from Trumbull High School and from United Christian Ministries in Bridgeport; CT. She was a former member of the Pentecostal Church of Prayer and Deliverance. Mary was married to the Late Richard Bush. Mary worked as a bails bonds woman. She also worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Griswald Special Care for ten years. Mary served as president of the Tennant’s Association in Father Panik Village. There she helped many families. During her time as president she became a mother to all. She was known to many as Mrs. Trudy. Mary enjoyed listening to music, having family gatherings and talking on the phone. Her favorite song was “Walk Around Heaven. “ Mary was predeceased by her husband, Richard Bush Sr., son, Larry Keene (Bush), brothers, Joseph Grace, Benton Terry and Carlton Terry. Sisters, Barbara Gill and Lois Grace. Mary is survived by fiance' Getachew Dadi, in addition she leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy six sons, Richard Bush Jr., (Jackie), Thomas Bush (Pamela) , Jonathan and Matthew (Howe) Bush, Dion Bush all of Bridgeport; Darnelle Bush of Milford; four daughters, Sandra Stephenson, Dominga Bush and Angelina Keene-Bush, Diontra Bush all of Bridgeport; four brothers, Stanley Terry of NY, Lenton Terry (Melody) both of Bridgeport, Daniel Marshall of Stratford and Robert Marshall of Washington, DC; three sisters, Claire Grace and Susan Williams of Bridgeport and Florence Newman of DE; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren; special grandson Roscoe Bush, two special aunts, Angelina Grace and Dominga Cooper, special cousin, Lena Taylor and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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]]> Joshua Rene [06/20/1990 - 02/14/2012] RENE – Joshua Rene, age 21, of Lawrenceville, GA entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born in Bridgeport, CT.

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]]> Cynthia Evelyn Robinson [06/09/1949 - 02/13/2012] ROBINSON – Cynthia Evelyn Robinson, age 62, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Monday, February 13, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She was a life- long resident of Bridgeport. Cynthia was emplo9yed with People’s Bank for many years. She was a President of Roberto Clemente Condominium and she also served on the Lower East Side Board of Directors. Cynthia loved sports, she was a big fan of the New England Patriots, NY Nicks and NY Yankees. Cynthia is survived by her beloved husband, Bruce Robinson, son, James Henry Raiford III, daughter Jennifer Ilene Brown, grandson, Tyrin Brown, two granddaughters, Richaya Gage and Emonie UpChurch all of Bridgeport; brother, Robert Brown Jr., three sisters, Sandra Brown, Renee Brown and Tanya Brown and several other nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

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]]> Anna M. Davis [03/14/1926 - 02/11/2012] DAVIS – Anna M. Davis, age 85, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Saturday, February 11, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was a resident of Bridgeport for fifty-seven years.

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]]> Bertha Mae Douglas [07/21/1919 - 02/09/2012] DOUGLAS – Bertha Mae Douglas, age 92, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Bridgeport Manor. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC and was a resident of Bridgeport for fifty years. She was previously employed with Hall Neighborhood House as a Preschool Teacher. She was a former member of East End Baptist Church. Bertha was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Douglas, son, Herman Holmes, two sisters, Ralphola Taylor and Ollie Mack, grandson, Dewayne Corey Holmes. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Frank (Alma) Holmes of TX; Oliver (Denise) Holmes of Bridgeport; seventeen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Mozella Shue of NY; one aunt, Marthola Payne of NC; a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

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]]> Sophronia Stovall [03/05/1968 - 02/09/2012] STOVALL – Sophronia Renee Stovall, age 43, entered eternal rest Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Bridgeport Manor. She was born in Halifax, VA on March 5, 1968 to the late Thomas and Mary Lawson Stovall. Sophia as she was known by many leave to cherish her precious memories her mother, Mary Stovall of South Boston, VA; four sons, Shamar and Johnny Stovall, Lamar and Joh´sean Bowman, daughter, Moneisha Lee all of Bridgeport; five brothers, James and Vincent Stovall of VA; Wallace, Thomas, Mike and Jeffrey Stovall all of Bridgeport; four sisters, Mary (Ree) and Avon Stovall, Felicia Upchurch all of Bridgeport; Shirley Harris of VA.

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]]> Willie Mangum [04/04/1927 - 02/06/2012] MANGUM – Willie Mangum, age 84, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Monday, February 6, 2012 at Astoria Park Health Care Center. Born in Durham, NC, he was a resident of Bridgeport for over fifty years. He was previously employed with CT. Post as a security guard. He leaves to cherish his memory four sisters, Vera Evans of Bridgeport; Minnie Hart of NC; Zola McMillion of NC; Claytee Morrell of NY; also left to cherish his memory is his adoptive family, Lee and Veronica Owens, Jordan Owens, Christie Tucker and a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

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]]> Walter E. Day Jr. "Malik" [08/17/1968 - 02/06/2012] DAY – Walter E. Day, Jr., age 43, of Stratford, born to the late Walter E. and Adelaide Stokes Day entered eternal rest Monday, February 6, 2012. He resided in Stratford for the last six years and prior to that Bridgeport for thirty-seven years. Walter was employed with Time for Change as a Peer Support Personnel Assistant. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Jeffrey Stokes of Bridgeport; three sisters, Wendy Day of Stratford; Sandra Day and Nina Livingston both of Bridgeport and several nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

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]]> Cora E. Bennett [04/25/1926 - 02/04/2012] BENNETT – Cora E. Bennett, age 85, of Bridgeport entered eternal rest Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Bridgeport Health Care Center. She was born in Vidalia, GA. Cora was formerly employed with Norwalk Hospital / Interim Nursing Agency as a CNA. Cora was predeceased by her husband, James Bennett and six siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Gary Atkins, one brother, Jack Peterson of CA; special friends Jessie and Idella Williams, special niece, Terry Williams all of Bridgeport.

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