Death date: Feb 13, 2014
Madeline (Speer) Knava, 89, of Stafford Springs, CT, loving wife of George J. Knava, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT on September 25, 1924, daughter of Read Obituary
We met Madeline at the Radisson Hotel on Marco Island,Fl where she vacationed with George. I worked as their concierge while they were here and we became best friends.
We also saw her often back in CT and MA as we spend summers in Massachusetts.
Madeline and George both have been a joy in ours lives and we shall miss Madeline so very much.
Dear George, So sorry for your loss. Peace Be With You.
Dear George, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Judy and I always enjoyed seeing you and Madeline at the craft shows. I will be thinking of you often and hope to see you again. We love you! your friend, Heidi
I was terribly saddened to learn of your loss. Your wife lived a very accomplished and full life. She was also blessed to have such a devoted husband; you brought her much happiness. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug, but we're in Florida until April so I am sending you a hug until I see you again. Judy
I just got a call from home telling me Miss Speer had passed, she had been my French teacher in high school and a friend of the family who will be missed.
Dear George,
Please accept our sympathy in the passing of your beloved wife Madeline.
George, you would not know me but I know Barbara. My parents rented a house on Hicks Ave. from Madeline and Barbara's father, Pete. I remember when Madeline made me a root beer float in the store. Seeing that fizz over run the glass from the vanilla ice cream, I believe it was called a "purple cow." And Barbara, I used to listen to your piano practices when the windows were open in the summer. My sympathies go to both Barbara and George on Madeline's passing.
Madeline and I were colleagues at Stafford High School. She was such a lady, always cheerful, and a consummate professional. She was a wonderful role model for her students and less experienced teachers like myself at the time. It was a pleasure to have known her; may she rest in peace. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/hartfordcourant/madeline-knava-condolences/169682676?view=2&entry=81615417&referrer=1#sthash.GO0aLhjk.dpuf
