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Elma (Keinanen) Olshewski, 93, of Manchester, widow of Joseph J. Olshewski, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at an area convalescent home.
Elma was born in Mount Holly, Vt., on May 21, 1920, daughter of Robert and Anna (Damala) Keinanen. She was raised in Vermont and had been a Manchester resident since the early 1940s. She was employed as a supply clerk at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company and was then a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. After returning to Manchester, Elma was employed at the MetLife insurance office in Manchester for many years and was a communicant of St. Bridget Church.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Jean Bonato and her husband, Donald, of Guilford, Claire Trengrove and her husband, Edward, of Manchester, Peter Olshewski and his wife, Maureen, of Woodstock, and Stephen Olshewski of Manchester; six grandchildren, William and David Bonato, Kate and Jennifer Trengrove, Heather Jurnovoy, and Michelle Salvas; and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her husband she was predeceased by a sister, Leila McDonald.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 4, at 9:45 a.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be private, and there are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to MARC Inc. of Manchester, 151 Sheldon Road, Manchester, CT 06042.
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Kate always spoke so fondly of her grandmother, it was obvious how much she was loved by her whole family. What a lucky lady. We are thinking of you all. Love, Debbie and Anthony Goodman
November 2, 2013
Peter and family, I was very sorry to read of your Mothers passing away. Although I did not know your Mom, I recently lost both my Mother and Mother-in-law, so I know the heartache you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as you go through this difficult time. Sincerely, Nancy Forrest Worthington
November 2, 2013
Elma always treated me like family and I cherish the memories of my visits with her. She had a sense of humor and she told many stories which I enjoyed. I remember her cherry voice and her love of nature and birds. Elma enjoyed the brunches she shared with Holly,myself and Steve at Mill on the River. Her family can rest knowing Elma was deeply loved by them and her friends.
Ruth Clancy
November 2, 2013
Steve and family...Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother....
Iris & Ron Schlank
November 2, 2013
Growing up in my old neighborhood back in the 50's and 60''s I remember Mrs Olshewski as one of the sweetest neighbors who was a friend of my moms who I lost in 1991. She hadn't seen me in 20 years when i was in the neighborhood and she came over and said Hi Al. I was so happy she still knew who that little kid was from the street. My best to the family.....the good memories will last forever....
Al D
November 2, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester
November 2, 2013
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