Stephen C. Harakaly Iii

Stephen C. Harakaly III, 68, of Chaplin, husband of Mary (Zoldak) Harakaly, died Saturday December 22, 2007 at home with his family at his side. Stephen was the son of the late Stephen C. and Florence (Currier) Harakaly II. He worked for many years as a Union Carpenter for Local #24. Stephen enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, arrow heading, and gardening. He also enjoyed retrieving lures left behind at his favorite fishing holes. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by seven daughters, Cheryl Baxter of N.H., Patricia Downing of N.H., Stephanie Harakaly of Canterbury, Gail Harakaly of Dayville, Victoria Lussier of North Franklin, Elizabeth Holmes of Chaplin, and Jennifer Ausburger of Windham, three brothers Theodore Harakaly, George Harakaly, and Charles Harakaly, two sisters Sherry Lohnes and Nancy Varga, twenty two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Stephen was predeceased by a daughter Laura Oja and a sister Phyllis Lynch. There are no calling hours and all services are private. The Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St Willimantic is assisting in arrangements. For online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .