Eugene Stanely Wydra

Eugene Stanley Wydra, 85, of New Britain, died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Poland, he was the son of the late Andrew and Maria Wydra. He came to the United States in 1954 and was a New Britain resident for more than 50 years. Eugene was formerly employed as a machinist at Flanagan Industries, before retiring 24 years ago. He was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. Surviving are two sons, Andrew Wydra and his wife Kathleen of New Britain, John Wydra and his wife Connie of Colorado; a daughter, Erika Turgeon of Plainville; a special niece who was raised as a daughter, Aniela Wdowiak of New Britain; a sister Wanda Kolodzje in Poland; five grandchildren and spouses, Kristen Wydra, Michael and Jan Wydra, Michelle and Mike Jardine, Kimberly and Steve Scheyd, Tracy and Tom Bouchard; and six great-grandchildren, Dante Wydra, Jade Wydra, Sky Scheyd, Ziggy Scheyd, Chase Bouchard, and Kaiden Bouchard. Calling hours are Monday from 4-7 PM with a service to be held at 6:30 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.