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DEWEY, Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth A. Dewey, 92, of South Windsor, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, (October 9, 2013). Elizabeth was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles W. Dewey, Jr., her parents, Harriett S. Abbe and Edward V. Abbe, her brother Edward Abbe and sister Ruth Dorey. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Joel Zimmerman, of South Windsor and her son and daughter-in-law Russell Dewey and Jennifer Biehl of Pueblo West, CO; her sister Gladys A. Daley; four grand-daughters, Kristen Miner (Jennifer), Rebecca Stewart (Sean), Andrea Cleary (Justin), and Jennifer Dewey; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Matthew, Aiden, Tommy, and Teegan. Elizabeth was born in Coventry on December 14, 1920 and lived primarily in South Windsor her entire life. She attended South Windsor public schools and the Hartford Secretarial School, from which she graduated in 1940. Elizabeth was a dedicated member of Wapping Community Church for over 70 years, having served as Church School Superintendent from 1976 - 1990. Elizabeth was a talented organist and taught organ in young musician's homes for many years. Her hobbies included scrapbooking, gardening, sewing and quilting. She was a long-time member of the Wood Memorial Library Quilters Group. The family would like to extend a special and personal thanks to Elizabeth's devoted caregivers: Sheila Arnone, Fran Banas, Kim Messier, and Talana (Tee) Watkins; all of whom lovingly made Elizabeth's life more comfortable and enjoyable to the end.
Elizabeth's family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Wapping Community Church, 1790 Ellington Road, South Windsor, followed by a burial ceremony at Center Cemetery in South Windsor. Memorial Donations may be made to Wapping Community Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Dorrie Barber Kendall
October 16, 2013
Nancy & Russell, My sympathy to all of you. Nancy, it's been great to meet up with you at Dewey second cousin gatherings. God bless you all, Dorrie
virginia farinella
October 11, 2013
Rest in Peace, Liz. You and Charles were our very first friends 50 years ago, when we moved into your childhood home on Ellington rd.
Jan and Phil Moberg
October 11, 2013
To the whole Zimmerman and extended families - our love and sympathy. Liz was a beautiful loving soul who blessed our lives personally and truly made the world a better place. What a joy to know her! May she rest in peace, and you all lean on God's unending comfort and strength.
Penny Drinkwater
October 11, 2013
Andrea-
So sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are being sent to you and your family, if this woman had anything to do with your beautiful spirit I know she was amazing and is in the hands of God...
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Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
October 10, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Kimberly Messier
October 10, 2013
Nancy, Joel, Russell,
Kristen,Rebecca and Andrea,
My thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of caring for your Mom/Grandma. I sincerely enjoyed spending time with her and listening to all of her stories. She was such a sweetheart and I will miss her.
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