Maria M. Cedeno, 73, of Windham, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Hartford Hospital. She was born February 17, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico and had lived in Windham for the past nine years. She was an active communicant of Iglesia Sagrado Corazon De Jesus in Windham. Her family is grateful for the blessing of her last year of life when she just would not give up. She is survived by eight children, Cecilia Cruz, Carlos Cruz, Jose Cruz, Sonia Hernandez, Magaly DeJesus, Migdalia Cruz, Junior Cruz and Lourdes Serrano, 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Her family wishes to extend a special thanks to her good friend, Carmen Rodriguez, her son-in-law, Jay Hernandez, VNA East and CT Community Care for their love and support. Her family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic on Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Iglesia Sagrado Corazon with assembly at the church. Burial will be in Puerto Rico. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iglesia Sagrado Corazon, 61 Club Rd. Windham, CT 06280. Please visit
www.potterfuneralhome.com
for directions and online memorial guest book.