Elizabeth J. 'Betty Jane' Magdon
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BETTY JANE MAGDON's FAMILY
Her Husband:
Francis F. 'Frank' Magdon 1924-1988 [age 64]
married on Saturday, May 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut;
she was 24, he was 23
At the time of Betty Jane's death in 1980, she and Frank had been married 33 years.
Their 7 Children: [ 2 sons & 5 daughters ]
► Carol A. (Magdon) Bauscher 1947-2012 [age 64] [Bernard R. Bauscher, Jr.]
married September 7, 1968, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► George F. Magdon [Susan M. Becker]
married July 30, 1983, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Arlene F. (Magdon) Carrafiello 1951-2018 [age 67] [Michael A. Carrafiello]
married May 26, 1973, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Francis F. 'Junie' Magdon, Jr. 1953-2005 [age 51] [Martha M. Amendola]
married August 8, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Margaret M. 'Peggy' Magdon
► Valerie G. (Magdon) Cormier [Ronald F. Cormier]
married February 6, 1999, in Naugatuck, Connecticut
► Michele L. (Magdon) Smith 1963-2023 [age 60]
Their 9 Grandchildren: [ 6 grandsons & 3 granddaughters ]
► Thomas J. 'Tommy' Bauscher 1971-1985 [age 13]
► Brian P. Magdon
► Christopher C. Carrafiello [Tanya E. Madden]
married November 6, 1999, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Katharine E. 'Katie' (Magdon) Liphardt [Brian J. Liphardt]
married October 3, 2009, in Fairfield, Connecticut
► Melissa A. 'Missy' Carrafiello
► *David M. Carrafiello 1980-2019 [age 39]
► *Anthony D. Magdon [Danielle 'Danni' Crosby]
married September 11, 2021, in Middleburg, Virginia
► *Maxwell E. 'Max' Bauscher
► *Samantha E. (Smith) Betulia [James L. Betulia]
married October 23, 2021, in North Stonington, Connecticut
*born after Betty Jane had passed away
Their 7 Great-Grandchildren: [ 4 great-grandsons & 3 great-granddaughters ]
*all born after Betty Jane had passed away
► Jonathan Magdon
► Vincent M. 'Vinny' Carrafiello
► Hannah M. Carrafiello
► Teagan Liphardt
► Jack Liphardt
► Silas W. Magdon
► Salvatore Betulia
Her Parents:
Terrance J. Doran 1892-1930 [age 38]
and Irene M. (Daly) Doran 1895-1923 [age 27]
married March 12, 1919, in Orange, Connecticut
Her Sister:
Aline F. (Doran) Lomme 1919-2007 [age 87]
married June 15, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
to Donald J. 'Red' Lomme 1916-2004 [age 87]
Her Grandparents:
► Paternal - her father's parents
Thomas A. Doran 1859-1912 [age 53]
and Catherine (O'Brien) Doran 1866-1911 [age 45]
married circa 1884, presumably in Shelton, Connecticut
► Maternal - her mother's parents
Thomas J. Daly 1861-1950 [age 88]
and Julia M. (Frazier) Daly 1869-1931 [age 62]
married June 21, 1890, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
TELL THE STORY · REMEMBER THE LIFE
© 2022 The Acadien
Elizabeth Jane (Doran) Magdon, the younger of Terrance and Irene Doran's two daughters, was known as 'Betty Jane' from the day she was born. At the time of her birth, the Dorans were residing at 431 Benson Road near Jennings Beach in Fairfield, along with their firstborn daughter Aline who had just turned three. It was a multi-generational household, quite common in that era, which included Betty Jane's maternal grandparents (Tom and Julia Daly) as well as her uncle (Fred Daly) and her aunt (Margaret Daly).
Betty Jane made her debut in 1923, three weeks into the new year, but she would never have memories of her mother. Tragically and unexpectedly, Irene Doran succumbed at age 27, just 17 days after Betty Jane's birth; and soon thereafter, Terrance (along with Tom, Julia, and Margaret) returned to Bridgeport where his two daughters would spend their childhood years.
According to the U.S. census report in the spring of 1930, the Dorans and the Dalys were residing at 1520 Park Avenue on the city's west side, where they had settled seven years earlier. Betty Jane's uncle Fred had since married and established a home of his own; but another uncle (Vincent Daly) had since moved in with the family after being widowed in 1928. As the new decade unfolded, Betty Jane and Aline (then 7 and 10 years of age) were beset by tragedy again. On the 18th of May in 1930, their father suddenly passed away at age 38, leaving behind his two young daughters. The Dalys, of course, assumed the responsibility of raising their orphaned granddaughters; but on May 5, 1931, less than a year after Terrance's death, Betty Jane's grandmother passed away at age 62.
It was the era of The Great Depression; and like most families across the nation, Tom Daly (who was then 68) was probably struggling to make ends meet. At some point after Julia's death, the two young sisters were split up; and while Aline remained with the Dalys, Betty Jane went to live with a paternal aunt and uncle [Charles and Anna (Doran) Decker, her father's sister and brother-in-law] at 296 Pixlee Place. Although Aline and Betty Jane would always remain connected, they ultimately grew up in two different households on opposite sides of the city and each would move on to lead her own life. Fortunately for Betty Jane, the Deckers had three daughters of their own; and as the years passed, she developed a closeness with one of the Decker girls (Irene), a sister-like relationship that would last a lifetime.
In the mid-1940s, after having completed her education, Betty Jane Doran met up with Frank Magdon, a young Polish-American man who had served in World War II and who'd also grown up on the city's east side; and in 1947, at age 24, Betty Jane and Frank were married. The couple first settled in the city which had been their childhood home, but eventually moved to the Shelton-Derby area. After several years, the Magdons returned to Bridgeport where they established permanent roots; and, in the 1960s, they purchased a two-family home at 117-119 Lorraine Street on the city's west side. Together Frank and Betty Jane would have seven children, five girls and two boys, the eldest born in 1947 and the youngest in 1963.
Betty Jane Magdon passed away at age 57 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, just a few days before her 33rd wedding anniversary; and following her funeral mass, she was entombed in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. In addition to her husband Frank, she left behind her 7 children who ranged in age from 16 to 32 — Carol Bauscher, George Magdon, Arlene Carrafiello, Francis 'Junie' Magdon Jr., Margaret 'Peggy' Magdon, Valerie Magdon, and Michele Magdon; 2 sons-in-law, Bernard 'Buddy' Bauscher, Jr. and Michael Carrafiello; a daughter-in-law, Lauren 'Laurie' (Sirotnak) Magdon; 5 grandchildren — Tommy Bauscher, Brian Magdon, Christopher Carrafiello, Katie Magdon, and Missy Carrafiello; her sister, Aline (Doran) Lomme and her husband Red; her aunt, Margaret Daly; several brothers- and sisters-in-law — Bill and Julia (Magdon) Platt, John and Valerie (Magdon) Malok, Ted and Florence (Magdon) Cholewinski, Larry and Cecilia (Magdon) Dzialo, Josephine (Creddo) Magdon, and John Faustine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she had been predeceased by her father- and mother-in-law, George and Elizabeth Magdon; a brother-in-law, Joe Magdon; and a sister-in-law, Bertha (Magdon) Faustine.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet, may the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Cemetery & Burial Information
Type of Marker: Faceplate (mausoleum)
Directions: Betty Jane and her husband are entombed in the Garden Mausoleum, which is on the east side of the cemetery (along Surf Avenue). Drive around to the backside of the mausoleum and walk into the first 'corridor' you see. Their vault is on the lefthand side, not too far in, near the top.
➤ Click 'Read More' below for Betty Jane's complete bio.
BETTY JANE MAGDON's FAMILY
Her Husband:
Francis F. 'Frank' Magdon 1924-1988 [age 64]
married on Saturday, May 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut;
she was 24, he was 23
At the time of Betty Jane's death in 1980, she and Frank had been married 33 years.
Their 7 Children: [ 2 sons & 5 daughters ]
► Carol A. (Magdon) Bauscher 1947-2012 [age 64] [Bernard R. Bauscher, Jr.]
married September 7, 1968, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► George F. Magdon [Susan M. Becker]
married July 30, 1983, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Arlene F. (Magdon) Carrafiello 1951-2018 [age 67] [Michael A. Carrafiello]
married May 26, 1973, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Francis F. 'Junie' Magdon, Jr. 1953-2005 [age 51] [Martha M. Amendola]
married August 8, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Margaret M. 'Peggy' Magdon
► Valerie G. (Magdon) Cormier [Ronald F. Cormier]
married February 6, 1999, in Naugatuck, Connecticut
► Michele L. (Magdon) Smith 1963-2023 [age 60]
Their 9 Grandchildren: [ 6 grandsons & 3 granddaughters ]
► Thomas J. 'Tommy' Bauscher 1971-1985 [age 13]
► Brian P. Magdon
► Christopher C. Carrafiello [Tanya E. Madden]
married November 6, 1999, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Katharine E. 'Katie' (Magdon) Liphardt [Brian J. Liphardt]
married October 3, 2009, in Fairfield, Connecticut
► Melissa A. 'Missy' Carrafiello
► *David M. Carrafiello 1980-2019 [age 39]
► *Anthony D. Magdon [Danielle 'Danni' Crosby]
married September 11, 2021, in Middleburg, Virginia
► *Maxwell E. 'Max' Bauscher
► *Samantha E. (Smith) Betulia [James L. Betulia]
married October 23, 2021, in North Stonington, Connecticut
*born after Betty Jane had passed away
Their 7 Great-Grandchildren: [ 4 great-grandsons & 3 great-granddaughters ]
*all born after Betty Jane had passed away
► Jonathan Magdon
► Vincent M. 'Vinny' Carrafiello
► Hannah M. Carrafiello
► Teagan Liphardt
► Jack Liphardt
► Silas W. Magdon
► Salvatore Betulia
Her Parents:
Terrance J. Doran 1892-1930 [age 38]
and Irene M. (Daly) Doran 1895-1923 [age 27]
married March 12, 1919, in Orange, Connecticut
Her Sister:
Aline F. (Doran) Lomme 1919-2007 [age 87]
married June 15, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
to Donald J. 'Red' Lomme 1916-2004 [age 87]
Her Grandparents:
► Paternal - her father's parents
Thomas A. Doran 1859-1912 [age 53]
and Catherine (O'Brien) Doran 1866-1911 [age 45]
married circa 1884, presumably in Shelton, Connecticut
► Maternal - her mother's parents
Thomas J. Daly 1861-1950 [age 88]
and Julia M. (Frazier) Daly 1869-1931 [age 62]
married June 21, 1890, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
TELL THE STORY · REMEMBER THE LIFE
© 2022 The Acadien
Elizabeth Jane (Doran) Magdon, the younger of Terrance and Irene Doran's two daughters, was known as 'Betty Jane' from the day she was born. At the time of her birth, the Dorans were residing at 431 Benson Road near Jennings Beach in Fairfield, along with their firstborn daughter Aline who had just turned three. It was a multi-generational household, quite common in that era, which included Betty Jane's maternal grandparents (Tom and Julia Daly) as well as her uncle (Fred Daly) and her aunt (Margaret Daly).
Betty Jane made her debut in 1923, three weeks into the new year, but she would never have memories of her mother. Tragically and unexpectedly, Irene Doran succumbed at age 27, just 17 days after Betty Jane's birth; and soon thereafter, Terrance (along with Tom, Julia, and Margaret) returned to Bridgeport where his two daughters would spend their childhood years.
According to the U.S. census report in the spring of 1930, the Dorans and the Dalys were residing at 1520 Park Avenue on the city's west side, where they had settled seven years earlier. Betty Jane's uncle Fred had since married and established a home of his own; but another uncle (Vincent Daly) had since moved in with the family after being widowed in 1928. As the new decade unfolded, Betty Jane and Aline (then 7 and 10 years of age) were beset by tragedy again. On the 18th of May in 1930, their father suddenly passed away at age 38, leaving behind his two young daughters. The Dalys, of course, assumed the responsibility of raising their orphaned granddaughters; but on May 5, 1931, less than a year after Terrance's death, Betty Jane's grandmother passed away at age 62.
It was the era of The Great Depression; and like most families across the nation, Tom Daly (who was then 68) was probably struggling to make ends meet. At some point after Julia's death, the two young sisters were split up; and while Aline remained with the Dalys, Betty Jane went to live with a paternal aunt and uncle [Charles and Anna (Doran) Decker, her father's sister and brother-in-law] at 296 Pixlee Place. Although Aline and Betty Jane would always remain connected, they ultimately grew up in two different households on opposite sides of the city and each would move on to lead her own life. Fortunately for Betty Jane, the Deckers had three daughters of their own; and as the years passed, she developed a closeness with one of the Decker girls (Irene), a sister-like relationship that would last a lifetime.
In the mid-1940s, after having completed her education, Betty Jane Doran met up with Frank Magdon, a young Polish-American man who had served in World War II and who'd also grown up on the city's east side; and in 1947, at age 24, Betty Jane and Frank were married. The couple first settled in the city which had been their childhood home, but eventually moved to the Shelton-Derby area. After several years, the Magdons returned to Bridgeport where they established permanent roots; and, in the 1960s, they purchased a two-family home at 117-119 Lorraine Street on the city's west side. Together Frank and Betty Jane would have seven children, five girls and two boys, the eldest born in 1947 and the youngest in 1963.
Betty Jane Magdon passed away at age 57 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, just a few days before her 33rd wedding anniversary; and following her funeral mass, she was entombed in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. In addition to her husband Frank, she left behind her 7 children who ranged in age from 16 to 32 — Carol Bauscher, George Magdon, Arlene Carrafiello, Francis 'Junie' Magdon Jr., Margaret 'Peggy' Magdon, Valerie Magdon, and Michele Magdon; 2 sons-in-law, Bernard 'Buddy' Bauscher, Jr. and Michael Carrafiello; a daughter-in-law, Lauren 'Laurie' (Sirotnak) Magdon; 5 grandchildren — Tommy Bauscher, Brian Magdon, Christopher Carrafiello, Katie Magdon, and Missy Carrafiello; her sister, Aline (Doran) Lomme and her husband Red; her aunt, Margaret Daly; several brothers- and sisters-in-law — Bill and Julia (Magdon) Platt, John and Valerie (Magdon) Malok, Ted and Florence (Magdon) Cholewinski, Larry and Cecilia (Magdon) Dzialo, Josephine (Creddo) Magdon, and John Faustine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she had been predeceased by her father- and mother-in-law, George and Elizabeth Magdon; a brother-in-law, Joe Magdon; and a sister-in-law, Bertha (Magdon) Faustine.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet, may the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Cemetery & Burial Information
Type of Marker: Faceplate (mausoleum)
Directions: Betty Jane and her husband are entombed in the Garden Mausoleum, which is on the east side of the cemetery (along Surf Avenue). Drive around to the backside of the mausoleum and walk into the first 'corridor' you see. Their vault is on the lefthand side, not too far in, near the top.
Elizabeth J. 'Betty Jane' Magdon
➤ Click 'Read More' below for Betty Jane's complete bio.
BETTY JANE MAGDON's FAMILY
Her Husband:
Francis F. 'Frank' Magdon 1924-1988 [age 64]
married on Saturday, May 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut;
she was 24, he was 23
At the time of Betty Jane's death in 1980, she and Frank had been married 33 years.
Their 7 Children: [ 2 sons & 5 daughters ]
► Carol A. (Magdon) Bauscher 1947-2012 [age 64] [Bernard R. Bauscher, Jr.]
married September 7, 1968, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► George F. Magdon [Susan M. Becker]
married July 30, 1983, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Arlene F. (Magdon) Carrafiello 1951-2018 [age 67] [Michael A. Carrafiello]
married May 26, 1973, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Francis F. 'Junie' Magdon, Jr. 1953-2005 [age 51] [Martha M. Amendola]
married August 8, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Margaret M. 'Peggy' Magdon
► Valerie G. (Magdon) Cormier [Ronald F. Cormier]
married February 6, 1999, in Naugatuck, Connecticut
► Michele L. (Magdon) Smith 1963-2023 [age 60]
Their 9 Grandchildren: [ 6 grandsons & 3 granddaughters ]
► Thomas J. 'Tommy' Bauscher 1971-1985 [age 13]
► Brian P. Magdon
► Christopher C. Carrafiello [Tanya E. Madden]
married November 6, 1999, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Katharine E. 'Katie' (Magdon) Liphardt [Brian J. Liphardt]
married October 3, 2009, in Fairfield, Connecticut
► Melissa A. 'Missy' Carrafiello
► *David M. Carrafiello 1980-2019 [age 39]
► *Anthony D. Magdon [Danielle 'Danni' Crosby]
married September 11, 2021, in Middleburg, Virginia
► *Maxwell E. 'Max' Bauscher
► *Samantha E. (Smith) Betulia [James L. Betulia]
married October 23, 2021, in North Stonington, Connecticut
*born after Betty Jane had passed away
Their 7 Great-Grandchildren: [ 4 great-grandsons & 3 great-granddaughters ]
*all born after Betty Jane had passed away
► Jonathan Magdon
► Vincent M. 'Vinny' Carrafiello
► Hannah M. Carrafiello
► Teagan Liphardt
► Jack Liphardt
► Silas W. Magdon
► Salvatore Betulia
Her Parents:
Terrance J. Doran 1892-1930 [age 38]
and Irene M. (Daly) Doran 1895-1923 [age 27]
married March 12, 1919, in Orange, Connecticut
Her Sister:
Aline F. (Doran) Lomme 1919-2007 [age 87]
married June 15, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
to Donald J. 'Red' Lomme 1916-2004 [age 87]
Her Grandparents:
► Paternal - her father's parents
Thomas A. Doran 1859-1912 [age 53]
and Catherine (O'Brien) Doran 1866-1911 [age 45]
married circa 1884, presumably in Shelton, Connecticut
► Maternal - her mother's parents
Thomas J. Daly 1861-1950 [age 88]
and Julia M. (Frazier) Daly 1869-1931 [age 62]
married June 21, 1890, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
TELL THE STORY · REMEMBER THE LIFE
© 2022 The Acadien
Elizabeth Jane (Doran) Magdon, the younger of Terrance and Irene Doran's two daughters, was known as 'Betty Jane' from the day she was born. At the time of her birth, the Dorans were residing at 431 Benson Road near Jennings Beach in Fairfield, along with their firstborn daughter Aline who had just turned three. It was a multi-generational household, quite common in that era, which included Betty Jane's maternal grandparents (Tom and Julia Daly) as well as her uncle (Fred Daly) and her aunt (Margaret Daly).
Betty Jane made her debut in 1923, three weeks into the new year, but she would never have memories of her mother. Tragically and unexpectedly, Irene Doran succumbed at age 27, just 17 days after Betty Jane's birth; and soon thereafter, Terrance (along with Tom, Julia, and Margaret) returned to Bridgeport where his two daughters would spend their childhood years.
According to the U.S. census report in the spring of 1930, the Dorans and the Dalys were residing at 1520 Park Avenue on the city's west side, where they had settled seven years earlier. Betty Jane's uncle Fred had since married and established a home of his own; but another uncle (Vincent Daly) had since moved in with the family after being widowed in 1928. As the new decade unfolded, Betty Jane and Aline (then 7 and 10 years of age) were beset by tragedy again. On the 18th of May in 1930, their father suddenly passed away at age 38, leaving behind his two young daughters. The Dalys, of course, assumed the responsibility of raising their orphaned granddaughters; but on May 5, 1931, less than a year after Terrance's death, Betty Jane's grandmother passed away at age 62.
It was the era of The Great Depression; and like most families across the nation, Tom Daly (who was then 68) was probably struggling to make ends meet. At some point after Julia's death, the two young sisters were split up; and while Aline remained with the Dalys, Betty Jane went to live with a paternal aunt and uncle [Charles and Anna (Doran) Decker, her father's sister and brother-in-law] at 296 Pixlee Place. Although Aline and Betty Jane would always remain connected, they ultimately grew up in two different households on opposite sides of the city and each would move on to lead her own life. Fortunately for Betty Jane, the Deckers had three daughters of their own; and as the years passed, she developed a closeness with one of the Decker girls (Irene), a sister-like relationship that would last a lifetime.
In the mid-1940s, after having completed her education, Betty Jane Doran met up with Frank Magdon, a young Polish-American man who had served in World War II and who'd also grown up on the city's east side; and in 1947, at age 24, Betty Jane and Frank were married. The couple first settled in the city which had been their childhood home, but eventually moved to the Shelton-Derby area. After several years, the Magdons returned to Bridgeport where they established permanent roots; and, in the 1960s, they purchased a two-family home at 117-119 Lorraine Street on the city's west side. Together Frank and Betty Jane would have seven children, five girls and two boys, the eldest born in 1947 and the youngest in 1963.
Betty Jane Magdon passed away at age 57 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, just a few days before her 33rd wedding anniversary; and following her funeral mass, she was entombed in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. In addition to her husband Frank, she left behind her 7 children who ranged in age from 16 to 32 — Carol Bauscher, George Magdon, Arlene Carrafiello, Francis 'Junie' Magdon Jr., Margaret 'Peggy' Magdon, Valerie Magdon, and Michele Magdon; 2 sons-in-law, Bernard 'Buddy' Bauscher, Jr. and Michael Carrafiello; a daughter-in-law, Lauren 'Laurie' (Sirotnak) Magdon; 5 grandchildren — Tommy Bauscher, Brian Magdon, Christopher Carrafiello, Katie Magdon, and Missy Carrafiello; her sister, Aline (Doran) Lomme and her husband Red; her aunt, Margaret Daly; several brothers- and sisters-in-law — Bill and Julia (Magdon) Platt, John and Valerie (Magdon) Malok, Ted and Florence (Magdon) Cholewinski, Larry and Cecilia (Magdon) Dzialo, Josephine (Creddo) Magdon, and John Faustine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she had been predeceased by her father- and mother-in-law, George and Elizabeth Magdon; a brother-in-law, Joe Magdon; and a sister-in-law, Bertha (Magdon) Faustine.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet, may the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Cemetery & Burial Information
Type of Marker: Faceplate (mausoleum)
Directions: Betty Jane and her husband are entombed in the Garden Mausoleum, which is on the east side of the cemetery (along Surf Avenue). Drive around to the backside of the mausoleum and walk into the first 'corridor' you see. Their vault is on the lefthand side, not too far in, near the top.
➤ Click 'Read More' below for Betty Jane's complete bio.
BETTY JANE MAGDON's FAMILY
Her Husband:
Francis F. 'Frank' Magdon 1924-1988 [age 64]
married on Saturday, May 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut;
she was 24, he was 23
At the time of Betty Jane's death in 1980, she and Frank had been married 33 years.
Their 7 Children: [ 2 sons & 5 daughters ]
► Carol A. (Magdon) Bauscher 1947-2012 [age 64] [Bernard R. Bauscher, Jr.]
married September 7, 1968, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► George F. Magdon [Susan M. Becker]
married July 30, 1983, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Arlene F. (Magdon) Carrafiello 1951-2018 [age 67] [Michael A. Carrafiello]
married May 26, 1973, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Francis F. 'Junie' Magdon, Jr. 1953-2005 [age 51] [Martha M. Amendola]
married August 8, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
► Margaret M. 'Peggy' Magdon
► Valerie G. (Magdon) Cormier [Ronald F. Cormier]
married February 6, 1999, in Naugatuck, Connecticut
► Michele L. (Magdon) Smith 1963-2023 [age 60]
Their 9 Grandchildren: [ 6 grandsons & 3 granddaughters ]
► Thomas J. 'Tommy' Bauscher 1971-1985 [age 13]
► Brian P. Magdon
► Christopher C. Carrafiello [Tanya E. Madden]
married November 6, 1999, in Stratford, Connecticut
► Katharine E. 'Katie' (Magdon) Liphardt [Brian J. Liphardt]
married October 3, 2009, in Fairfield, Connecticut
► Melissa A. 'Missy' Carrafiello
► *David M. Carrafiello 1980-2019 [age 39]
► *Anthony D. Magdon [Danielle 'Danni' Crosby]
married September 11, 2021, in Middleburg, Virginia
► *Maxwell E. 'Max' Bauscher
► *Samantha E. (Smith) Betulia [James L. Betulia]
married October 23, 2021, in North Stonington, Connecticut
*born after Betty Jane had passed away
Their 7 Great-Grandchildren: [ 4 great-grandsons & 3 great-granddaughters ]
*all born after Betty Jane had passed away
► Jonathan Magdon
► Vincent M. 'Vinny' Carrafiello
► Hannah M. Carrafiello
► Teagan Liphardt
► Jack Liphardt
► Silas W. Magdon
► Salvatore Betulia
Her Parents:
Terrance J. Doran 1892-1930 [age 38]
and Irene M. (Daly) Doran 1895-1923 [age 27]
married March 12, 1919, in Orange, Connecticut
Her Sister:
Aline F. (Doran) Lomme 1919-2007 [age 87]
married June 15, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
to Donald J. 'Red' Lomme 1916-2004 [age 87]
Her Grandparents:
► Paternal - her father's parents
Thomas A. Doran 1859-1912 [age 53]
and Catherine (O'Brien) Doran 1866-1911 [age 45]
married circa 1884, presumably in Shelton, Connecticut
► Maternal - her mother's parents
Thomas J. Daly 1861-1950 [age 88]
and Julia M. (Frazier) Daly 1869-1931 [age 62]
married June 21, 1890, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
TELL THE STORY · REMEMBER THE LIFE
© 2022 The Acadien
Elizabeth Jane (Doran) Magdon, the younger of Terrance and Irene Doran's two daughters, was known as 'Betty Jane' from the day she was born. At the time of her birth, the Dorans were residing at 431 Benson Road near Jennings Beach in Fairfield, along with their firstborn daughter Aline who had just turned three. It was a multi-generational household, quite common in that era, which included Betty Jane's maternal grandparents (Tom and Julia Daly) as well as her uncle (Fred Daly) and her aunt (Margaret Daly).
Betty Jane made her debut in 1923, three weeks into the new year, but she would never have memories of her mother. Tragically and unexpectedly, Irene Doran succumbed at age 27, just 17 days after Betty Jane's birth; and soon thereafter, Terrance (along with Tom, Julia, and Margaret) returned to Bridgeport where his two daughters would spend their childhood years.
According to the U.S. census report in the spring of 1930, the Dorans and the Dalys were residing at 1520 Park Avenue on the city's west side, where they had settled seven years earlier. Betty Jane's uncle Fred had since married and established a home of his own; but another uncle (Vincent Daly) had since moved in with the family after being widowed in 1928. As the new decade unfolded, Betty Jane and Aline (then 7 and 10 years of age) were beset by tragedy again. On the 18th of May in 1930, their father suddenly passed away at age 38, leaving behind his two young daughters. The Dalys, of course, assumed the responsibility of raising their orphaned granddaughters; but on May 5, 1931, less than a year after Terrance's death, Betty Jane's grandmother passed away at age 62.
It was the era of The Great Depression; and like most families across the nation, Tom Daly (who was then 68) was probably struggling to make ends meet. At some point after Julia's death, the two young sisters were split up; and while Aline remained with the Dalys, Betty Jane went to live with a paternal aunt and uncle [Charles and Anna (Doran) Decker, her father's sister and brother-in-law] at 296 Pixlee Place. Although Aline and Betty Jane would always remain connected, they ultimately grew up in two different households on opposite sides of the city and each would move on to lead her own life. Fortunately for Betty Jane, the Deckers had three daughters of their own; and as the years passed, she developed a closeness with one of the Decker girls (Irene), a sister-like relationship that would last a lifetime.
In the mid-1940s, after having completed her education, Betty Jane Doran met up with Frank Magdon, a young Polish-American man who had served in World War II and who'd also grown up on the city's east side; and in 1947, at age 24, Betty Jane and Frank were married. The couple first settled in the city which had been their childhood home, but eventually moved to the Shelton-Derby area. After several years, the Magdons returned to Bridgeport where they established permanent roots; and, in the 1960s, they purchased a two-family home at 117-119 Lorraine Street on the city's west side. Together Frank and Betty Jane would have seven children, five girls and two boys, the eldest born in 1947 and the youngest in 1963.
Betty Jane Magdon passed away at age 57 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, just a few days before her 33rd wedding anniversary; and following her funeral mass, she was entombed in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. In addition to her husband Frank, she left behind her 7 children who ranged in age from 16 to 32 — Carol Bauscher, George Magdon, Arlene Carrafiello, Francis 'Junie' Magdon Jr., Margaret 'Peggy' Magdon, Valerie Magdon, and Michele Magdon; 2 sons-in-law, Bernard 'Buddy' Bauscher, Jr. and Michael Carrafiello; a daughter-in-law, Lauren 'Laurie' (Sirotnak) Magdon; 5 grandchildren — Tommy Bauscher, Brian Magdon, Christopher Carrafiello, Katie Magdon, and Missy Carrafiello; her sister, Aline (Doran) Lomme and her husband Red; her aunt, Margaret Daly; several brothers- and sisters-in-law — Bill and Julia (Magdon) Platt, John and Valerie (Magdon) Malok, Ted and Florence (Magdon) Cholewinski, Larry and Cecilia (Magdon) Dzialo, Josephine (Creddo) Magdon, and John Faustine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she had been predeceased by her father- and mother-in-law, George and Elizabeth Magdon; a brother-in-law, Joe Magdon; and a sister-in-law, Bertha (Magdon) Faustine.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet, may the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Cemetery & Burial Information
Type of Marker: Faceplate (mausoleum)
Directions: Betty Jane and her husband are entombed in the Garden Mausoleum, which is on the east side of the cemetery (along Surf Avenue). Drive around to the backside of the mausoleum and walk into the first 'corridor' you see. Their vault is on the lefthand side, not too far in, near the top.
Inscription
MAGDON
BETTY JANE
1923 1980
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