Portrait of Josie Mae Woods

Obituary · Milford, CT

Josie Mae Woods

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Josie will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Say not in grief, 'they are no more,' but live in thankfulness that they were."
— Hebrew proverb
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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Josie Mae Woods of Milford, CT.

What follows is written with love, by those who knew her best.

Josie spent her working life as ['the Quinnipiac Club in New Haven'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.

There are losses that teach us the weight of a life.

Josie Mae Woods, 96, a long time resident of Milford, CT passed away peacefully April 30, 2026. She was born in Waverly Alabama on October 28, 1929 daughter of the late James Paul Johnson and Willie Pearl Pollard (Trimble). After graduating high school Josie proudly worked at the Quinnipiac Club in New Haven, CT for over twenty years. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Ponton of Charlotte, NC and a host of family and friends. A graveside service is being held Wednesday May 6th in Beaverdale Memorial Park at 1:30 PM. The Celentano Funeral Home is caring for Ms. Woods arrangements.

Service Information

  • Graveside Service
    Beaverdale Memorial ParkPine Rock Ave., CT, 06515

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