Hamden Obituaries: Roberta Trafton, 63

Roberta A. Ellsworth Trafton, 63, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Gene E. Trafton.

Born in Bangor, Maine on May 3, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Elton James Ellsworth and Cecelia Francis McGlaufin Ellsworth. She worked for Pratt & Whitney for 40 years, retiring as an Executive Assistant.

Roberta was an animal rescue advocate and also enjoyed gardening.

She was the mother of Karen and Nichole Marini and the sister of Gail (Peter) D’Agostino and James (Mary) Ellsworth. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private funeral services have been entrusted to the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473. www.northhavenfuneral.com