Maureen Erickson, 71, of West Haven, passed away on Aug. 12, 2007 at the Hospital of St. Raphael after a brief illness. She is the wife of 49 years to Richard Erickson. Maureen was born in New Haven, Feb. 25, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Anna Barnes. Mother of Richard Erickson Jr. of Durham, David Erickson of West Haven and Cindy Erickson-Kelly (Tim) of Killingworth. Grandmother of Mary and Matt Kelly. Maureen was predeceased by brothers: Robert, Charles and Joseph and a sister Virginia Hunley. She leaves 4 sisters: Beverly Caciopoli of Branford, Nancy Stackpole of Westbrook, Elizabeth Hurley of Northford and Patricia Stackpole of Branford. Funeral Service Wed., Aug., 15, 2007 at 10 am at BEECHER & BENNETT-TAYLOR, 410 Campbell Ave., West Haven. Friends may call from 9-10 am.