Lucille P. Washington affectionally known as “Cille” peacefully departed this life and entered eternal rest on Wed, July 3, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born on March 3, 1918 in Gatesville, NC to the late Ernest & Sarah (Eure) Blanchard.
Lucille leaves to cherish her memories, 3 daughters, Theresa Randolph, Shirley Robinson, and Janet (Chester) Carolina; 1 son, Patrick Poole, Sr.; stepson, Dr. James Washington Jr.; 23 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 5 great great-grandchildren. Lucille was predeceased by her sons, Augustus “Al” Jr., William, and David Poole; 4 sisters; 8 brothers; granddaughters, Constance Wallace and Tami Crocker; grandson, Tramaine Poole, Sr.; and great great-granddaughter, Saniya Lavett Mercado.
A celebration of life will take place Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Friday at the church from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Washington family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com