Katherine Sletten

CHESHIRE - Katherine H. Sletten, 93, passed away June 9, 2011 at Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late David Sletten.

Mrs. Sletten was born March 13, 1918 in Belfast, ME, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Sally (Gustafson) Hayes. She was a graduate of the New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse in several area nursing homes. She also volunteered at many Red Cross blood drives. She had been a resident of North Haven for almost 50 years before moving to Cheshire in 2004. She was a longtime member of the Spring Glen Church in Hamden where she was active with the Crafty Ladies.

Mrs. Sletten is survived by her daughters Jean Giddings of Julian, PA, Sally Rieger of Simsbury, and Pamela Sletten of North Haven; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sisters Margaret Talbot and Dorothy Clarke.

Arrangements - A Memorial Service will be held on Monday June 27, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Elim Park Baptist Home 150 Cook Hill Rd., Cheshire, in Nelson Hall. There are no calling hours and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 S. Main St. is assisting with arrangements.