Judith Grabar
(90 years old)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Grabar of Cheshire, Connecticut, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Sr. Stone and Semmeh Stone; her former husband Leon Grabar; her siblings, Mary Victoria "Vicky" Leary and Reverend Ernest L. Stone, Jr.; and her stepdaughter Carol Samuelson.
She is survived by: her husband Wayne Detzler; her children, Robert Grabar (Stephanie) of Hamden, John Grabar of Cheshire, Kenneth Grabar (Julie) of Cheshire and Wendy Fusari (John) of Southington; her stepgranddaughter Alejo Garcia of Cheshire; her stepson Mark Detzler (Cathy) of England; and her stepson-in-law Scott Samuelson of Trumbull. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes - Cheshire (615 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410). A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 15th 2025 at 10:15 AM at the St. Bridget Cemetery (144 Higgins Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Nelson Hall at Elim Park (150 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410).
Memorial contributions may be made to charities close to her heart: Acts 4 Ministry in Waterbury, Hope Pregnancy Center in Cheshire or the Alzheimer's Association.