WISHART, Nanette Rose

Nanette Rose Wishart, 78, widow of Thomas John Wishart, Sr. of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, (December 18, 2008) from respiratory complications. She passed peacefully and gracefully from this life to the next surrounded by her loving family. Nanette was born on January 31, 1930 in Bristol a daughter of the late Peter and Lillian (Ehrlich) Barilla. Nan devoted her life to the happiness and success of her many children. She taught tolerance and acceptance, she expected honesty and hard work. She was an excellent cook and a great Scrabble player. Nan was an accomplished artist in many mediums and she passed her natural talents to children and grandchildren. She always placed others needs above her own; she was the ultimate mom to many-including those who had their own mother. Her strength, wit, and love will be missed by all. She is survived by her children, Donna Park of Bristol, Cappy Comparone of Bristol, Mark Comparone of Beaverton, OR, Ellen Hiebert of Keene, NH, Susan Wishart of Bristol, Michael Wishart of Simsbury and Thomas Wishart of Bristol; her brother George Barilla of Dover, DE. She leaves 21 grand children, many nieces and nephews and her 18th great grandchild is due any day. She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Adams; her brother Peter Barilla and her sister Rosalie Budnick. Nanette will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday December 29 at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave, Forestville. Donations in Nanette's memory may be made to: BCO, 55 South Street, Bristol, CT 06010. www. obrien-funeralhome.com