Dirkje J. Freberg

Dirkje Jansen (Eigenraam) Freberg, 84, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at Newington Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Einar H. Freberg who died Sept. 18, 2013 and with whom she recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Arie and Ellen (Westwood) Eigenraam. She was a life-long New Britain resident and was a graduate of New Britain High School Class of 1946. Dirkje was formerly employed at Rackcliff Oil Co, the R.M. Hall Co. and at Everson Television before retiring. She was a member of the former Trinity United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years, and was active in her earlier years with many parent groups including the PTA at Vance School and New Britain High School. She was also very active on her high school class reunion committee. Surviving are five children, Gary Freberg and his companion Lynn Bradley of Lyme, CT, Barbara Martin and her husband David of Elysburg, PA, Robin Everson and her husband Art of Newington, Victoria Shomada and her companion Steve Bartlett of Henderson, NC, Einar "Bill" Freberg and his wife Shelly of Chocorua, NH; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister Elizabeth Hampton and a brother William Eigenraam. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:00 am at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St. New Britain. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, 10/17/13 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067.