SEYMOUR, CT: Myrna C. Taraskewich, age 80 of Seymour entered peaceful rest on July 24, 2016 at her home; she was the devoted wife of Edward J. Taraskewich, Sr. Mrs. Taraskewich was born on November 14, 1935 in Sumter, SC, daughter of the late Jiles P. and Frances (Prescott) Copeland. Myrna was a Seymour resident for most of her life; she was a Para Professional for more than 30 years, retiring from the Seymour High School. Mrs. Taraskewich was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and she also enjoyed taking trips to the casino.

In addition to her husband of 61 years, Myrna leaves her loving family including her sons, Edward J. Taraskewich, Jr. and his wife Gina of Brooklyn, NY, and Michael Taraskewich and his wife Dianna of Beacon Falls, her daughter, Sharon Gesek of Seymour, her sisters, Sara Key of Chattanooga, TN, and Gwendolyn Copeland of Orlando, FL, her grandchildren, Tara, Erin, Katy, Brad, Alek, Larissa, Michael, and Kyle, and her great granddaughter, Lilly. He brother Leon Copeland predeceased her.

There are no Calling Hours. A Graveside Service in celebration of Myrna's life will be Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. in Mountain Meadows Cemetery, 117 Mountain Rd., Seymour. The Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour is entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory online, please go to www.hullfh.com

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