Ollie Gaskins Obituary (1936

Mrs. Ollie Gaskins, a resident of Norwalk for over 55 years expired on January 24, 2013. Mrs. Gaskins was born on September 5, 1936, in Scranton, NC to the late Thomas Allen Credle and Elgie Ruth Whitaker. Upon migrating to Norwalk, CT, in the mid 50s, Mrs. Gaskins was employed at the former Ash Flash Corporation for 16 years. She was then employed at Bierdorf Corporation. Ollie retired from Norwalk Hospital after 15 years. Mrs. Gaskins leaves behind to cherish memories her husband, Mr. George Gaskins of Norwalk, CT; two daughters, Denise Cooper (Theodore) and Margie Merritt (Kenny) of Bridgeport, CT; two sons, Steven ONeal of Stamford, CT, and David ONeal of Norwalk, CT; stepson, George McKinney (Angie) of Cape Coral, FL; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mrs. Gaskins is preceded in death by her first husband, James E. ONeal. Two sons, Kelvin and Chester ONeal and two daughters, Lydia and Anna-Mae ONeal. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 22 Lexington Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854. The viewing will begin at 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.