Marjorie Casner

Cheshire ' Marjorie J. Casner, 72, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday December 22, 2009 at UCONN Medical Center after a courageous battle. She was the wife of Edward Casner.

Mrs. Casner was born October 6, 1937 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Aldo and Doris (Sauer) Copes. She was a longtime Cheshire resident where she worked at Holly's Hallmark.

Besides her husband of 52 years, Mrs. Casner is survived by her sons Darrell Hotham of Southington; Edward "Dennis" Casner Jr. and his wife Kim of Cheshire, John "Jack" Casner and his wife Pam of Cheshire, Steven Casner and his wife Renee of Cheshire; her daughters Rhonda Cobourn and her husband Ashton of Wheaton, MD and Margaret "Peggy" Mikolinski and her husband Raymond of Wolcott; her brother Aldo Copes of Waterbury; her sister Gloria Casner of Kensington; 19 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and her dog Princess. She is predeceased by her daughter Donna.

Arrangements ' Funeral services will be held on Monday December 28, 2009 9:15 from the Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 S. Main St., to Church of the Epiphany for Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Cheshire Animal Shelter 500 Highland Ave. Cheshire, CT 06410.