Hartford Courant 8 Sep 1997: Melvina Griffin Wilcox, wife of the late Harry D. Wilcox, died Sun 7Sep1997 in Avon (CT). She was born 1 Aug 1915 in Plainville (CT) the daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Roper) Griffin and had lived in Avon for 63 years. Mrs Wilcox was known localy for her ability to dpwse for water. She was a woman of upstanding character and is berieved by her eight children, Daniel of New Britan, Caroline Knust of Pomfret Center, David of Avon, Howard of New Hartford, Sylvia Dixon of Torrington, Sidney of Utah, Harry Jr of Avon, and Judy Sherman of New Hartford, 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is now at rest. Burial is at the convenience of the family no calling hours.