WEST CORNWALL — Nancy (McCullough) Griggs, 90, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, died May 2, 2011, at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Canaan. She was a former resident of West Cornwall.She was born May 29, 1920, in Summerville, Pa., the daughter of Helen and Mark McCullough. She graduated from Lewisburg High School in Lewisburg, Pa., where she was salutatorian of the class of 1938. She was a graduate of Bucknell University, class of 1942. In December 1942, she married her college sweetheart, David Griggs, who predeceased her in 2008.Nancy lived for many years in Westchester County, N.Y., and retired to West Cornwall in 1976, where she was active in the United Church of Christ in Cornwall and in the community. She was a volunteer at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She and her husband also enjoyed time in Sarasota, Fla.She is survived by her four children, Nancy Berry and her husband, Bill, Cynthia Lewis and her husband, David, Richard Griggs and his wife, Bianca, and Sara Taylor and her husband, Kent; four grandchildren, Bethany (Berry) Folds and her husband, Patrick, William Berry and his wife, Erin, Jonathan Berry and James Taylor; and six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Henry and Sam Berry and Rowan, Jonah and Charlie Folds.She was predeceased by her brother, the Rev. Mark M. McCullough; her sister, Jane Johns; and a grandson, Daniel Berry.Nancy will be dearly missed for her deep love for her family, her gentle, caring nature, her concern for others, her wonderful piano playing and her dry sense of humor.Services were held May 9 at the United Church of Christ in Cornwall. Memorial donations in her name may be sent to the United Church of Christ in Cornwall, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT 06753.Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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