Aceynath L. (Jones) Porter

Aceynath Louise Porter, of Hebron, CT died peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Affectionately called Ene, she was 97 years old, born on June 4, 1919. She was the daughter of Claude and Natalie Jones. Aceynath was married to her high school sweetheart, David K. Porter, for 71 years. She and her loving husband were wed on November 8, 1944. Aceynath was a life-long Hebron resident spending her childhood on her parent?s dairy farm. She enjoyed horseback riding and attending country fairs. Aceynath was a graduate of Windham High School, Willimantic and Morse College School of Business, Harford, which prepared her for work as a medical secretary. Aceynath was a traditional wife and mother of her generation. She enjoyed duckpin bowling in the winter months and spending summer vacations at the shore. Aceynath and her husband also took much pleasure in traveling and spending time with their growing grandchildren. Aceynath was kind and patient and happiest being with her family. For over 50 years, Aceynath was a member of the American Legion Auxillary, Hebron Post 95. She was a communicant of St. Peter?s Episcopal Church and served as clerk on the church?s vestry for many years. Aceynath was a long time member of the Hebron Historical Society. In addition to her husband David, Aceynath leaves two caring daughters and son-in-law, Claudia Haeckel, and Denise and Edward Jankovic; four cherished grandsons, Matthew Jankovic, Michael and Jillian Jankovic, Stephen and Kelly Haeckel, and David and Jenni Haeckel; and three precious great-grandsons, Landon, Jaxen, and Kaden Haeckel; and many nieces and nephews. Aceynath was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Merle and G. Earl Porter. Aceynath loved her family, friends and neighbors, and she will be dearly missed. Funeral Services will be held, Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., St. Peter?s Episcopal Church, 30 Church Street, Hebron, CT 06248, with burial to follow. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in Aceynath?s name to St. Peter?s Episcopal Church; or American Legion Auxillary Post 95, 18 Main St., Hebron, CT 06248. To sign the online memorial book, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.comCharitable donations may be made to:American Legion Auxillary Post 9518 Main St., Hebron CT 06248St. Peter's Episcopal Church30 Church Street, Hebron CT 06248