Terry Alan Stilwell, 46, of Rocky Hill, died Monday (October 20, 2003). Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of Harry Stilwell of Cape Coral, FL, and the late Joan (Shaw) Stilwell. He lived most of his life in New Jersey prior to moving to Rocky Hill. He was employed by XSE Group of Middletown. Terry was an avid Yankee's fan. He also loved to cook, listen to music and play with his two cats, Jerome and Lucy. Besides his father, he is survived by a sister, Connie Stilwell of Middletown; and his soul mate, Ellen Spenser of Rocky Hill; step mother, Patricia Stilwell; and step brother, Matthew Gibbon, both of Cape Coral, FL. He was predeceased by a sister, Susan Stilwell. Terry's family wishes to thank the entire staff of Hartford Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Bliss 11-I, for all their compassion and care during his illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, with the Rev. Jonathan Dean-Lee officiating. Friends are invited to the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.

Published in The Hartford Courant on Oct. 22, 2003