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Elizabeth Nelson Obituary
Born June 15, 1950, in Manchester, she was a daughter of the late Winston and Helen (Ennis) Chevalier.
Lisa earned her master's degree in special education from Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a special education teacher for the Groton school system for 31 years before her retirement in 2004.
In her spare time, she was an avid reader and a passionate fan of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team.
In addition to her husband, she leaves two children, John Nelson of Salem and Meaghan Sekinger and her husband, Nathan, of Ruther Glen, Va.; two grandchildren, Ollie and Raina Sekinger; four brothers, Winston Jr. and wife, Laura, of Tolland, Brett of Naugatuck, Drew of Manchester, and Timothy of East Windsor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive guests from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, before a chapel service at 6 p.m. Graveside services will be observed 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Salem Green Cemetery, Hartford Road, Route 85, Salem.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 707, Norwich, CT 06360.
For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Elizabeth Nelson
Elmer Odell
November 1, 2013
Mark and family..my prayers are with you during your loss..treasure her memories for comfort, and when the days get difficult ask your special angel for help you need..
Stan Slossberg
October 31, 2013
Mark,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time, and may you find comfort in all your loving memories of Lisa.
Stan Slossberg
Cress Hassett Obrien
October 31, 2013
Mark
Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your sudden loss. Rely on your love and memories to get you through this sad time
Bob Herman
October 31, 2013
Mark, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I wish for you and the kids the strength to endure your loss and happy memories of the years you had together. I still remember Lisa, pretty and prim, in the passenger seat of your 1964 Tempest. Best wishes, my friend.
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Louise Christie
October 28, 2013
Dear Mark and family,
I worked with Lisa at CC School. My heartfelt condolences are with you at this difficult time.
Louise Christie
Don & Beth Olschefskie
October 26, 2013
Mark , we were very saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Lisa. How precious life is.
With our love,prayers and memories,Don and Beth Olschefskie
Bradenton,Florida
Susanne (Labonosky) Zahacefski
October 26, 2013
Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Take comfort in the happy memories.
Ginette Barone
October 26, 2013
Very Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carl Barone.
Linda and Steve Drago
October 25, 2013
Mark, John, and Meaghan,
We are so very sorry to hear about Lisa. We have many wonderful memories when our families were growing up together. You all are in our prayers.
Chuck & Nancy Sekinger
October 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are for all of the family. We came to support the family since we have known Mark & Lisa & John for quite a few years and now to be blessed with Meaghan as our daughter-in--law. So sorry for all of you and deepest sympathy
October 24, 2013
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers, Larry and Paula Miller
October 24, 2013
Thinking of you all in our hearts and prayers, Gale Parrish and Steph Emery
Carol Crombie
October 23, 2013
Mark - My deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
October 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Nelson family. May you find comfort and strength in each other.
GPS colleague and Salem friend
October 23, 2013
Dear Mark and family,
I'm saddened to read of Lisa's passing. We once shared a room as teachers at Claude Chester School. I have fond memories of those years. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Louise Christie
October 23, 2013
Mark, I was so sorry to read of the sudden passing of Lisa. My deepest condolences go out to you, your family, and the Chevalier family. In Sympathy, Bob Dunfield (HRC)
October 23, 2013
To all of my CT cousins and to Lisa's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this sad time. Thinking of you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Cousin,
Claire
Bob Malinowski
October 23, 2013
Mark, I am sorry to hear about your wife, our prayers are with you and your family. I unfortunately cannot attend the wake as I am taking care of my grandaughter today. We are saddened over your tragic loss.
Jane Witherell
October 23, 2013
Mark,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy.
Jane and Tim Witherell
Chris Hughes
October 23, 2013
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
October 23, 2013
Meaghan, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Ann DuChane
Belinda Jackson
October 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you always
Tom O'Connor
October 23, 2013
JR, Brett, Drew, Tim - my deepest sympathy in the crossing of your sister Lisa. I know she is with our other loved ones in the spirit world and at peace. Even though I have not seen you all in many years, the memories and love continue. Be well.
Cousin Tom O'Connor
Del & Martine Bernais
October 22, 2013
Mark and family, a very sad time for all, please accept our condolences. Del and Martine Bernais, Hebron, Connecticut
October 22, 2013
Mark, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss...our thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. Love, Pete and Pam Metivier
Steve Surprenant
October 22, 2013
Mark- I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vanessa Sekinger
October 22, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Shawn and Vanessa Gordon
Darryl Hamblett
October 22, 2013
Mark, I am very sorry to hear of Lisa's passing.
Joan Gaynor
October 22, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the Nelson family.
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