Virginia Broadbent Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Virginia Broadbent (New Haven, Connecticut) is shared. Virginia, born on January 16, 1932, passed away on October 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Broadbent to pay them a last tribute.
Virginia will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Virginia by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Virginia is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Virginia’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Michael and Virginia Curtis O'Hearn; her sister Peggy O'Hearn Denby; and her spouse Ericsson "Peter" Bushnell Broadbent. She is survived by: her brother Michael O'Hearn of Naples, FL; and her children, Peter (Debbie), Eric (Susie Macrae), Michael (Rhonda) and SusanMary (Charles Redinger). She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University (268 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Evergreen Woods Scholarship Fund would be gratefully accepted at 88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471.
