Gayle "Charley" Correll

Gayle "Charley" Correll, 76, of Willimantic, surrounded by her family, was called home to her Father, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Windham Community Memorial Hospital. She was born March 19, 1936, in Holdrege, NE to the late Loyd & Edna Hollenbeck, second to the youngest of seven daughters and one son. Moving to New England, Gayle developed a passion for antiquing and canning. In earlier years raising six children kept her busy as well as volunteering in the scouts and civic organizations. For the past 33 years Gayle has devoted her life to sharing her experience, strength & hope with those who suffer from alcoholism. She freely shared what she had learned, that legacy will survive her and be passed on by those whose lives she touched. She will be especially missed by her extended family in her AA home group. We would like to thank them for all of their love and support during this difficult time. She is survived by her six children, William Correll, David Correll, Thomas Correll, Diane DeLucia, Laura Correll and Christine Stoltz; three sisters Eleanor Thomsen, Gwen Schroder and Claudia Philips; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service is being held Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 3:30pm at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St, Willimantic. In accordance with her wishes Gayle will be cremated. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Charley Big Book Memorial Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 679 Main St. Willimantic, CT 06226. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.