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Laura Krampitz Obituary
Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Louis and Jessie (Keane) Violette, she lived in Hartford before moving to Ellington in 1987. She was an administrative assistant at New England Tractor Trailer Training School in Somers for several years. Laura was a beautiful, loving, caring, unselfish person to all who knew her. Although Laura had multiple sclerosis for many years, she never let it hold her back.
She is survived by her beloved children, Karri Prandy and her husband, John, of Storrs, and Frederick Krampitz of Ellington; two grandchildren who were the love of her life, Zara and Zane Prandy who lovingly called her Ga-Gam; two sisters, Barbara Russell of Ellington and Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Patricia Weiman of Newington; three brothers, Charles Violette of Orlando, Fla., Fred Violette and his wife, Marylou, of Euless, Texas, and Mark Violette and his wife, Cynthia, of Newington; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Louis Violette Jr.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Vernon Manor and all the wonderful people at NETTTS, where she worked for many years, for all of their care and concern during her illness.
Her family will receive friends for calling hours on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Livestrong/Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 659 Tower Ave., First Floor, Hartford, CT 06112-1269.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Krampitz
Michelle Byers
August 30, 2010
Karri and family,
Words cannot express the love I have for Laura....she was like a mom to me, and many others who truly knew her and took the time to get to know her, a beautiful person she was. She always wanted everyone to be happy, and loved her children and grand babies more than anything. I think of how a "phenomenally strong woman" left this world, but how heaven earned another wonderful angel. God needed her, we'll never understand why so soon, but he needed her in a special way. Laura's legacy will reign for years in the lives of her daughter and grand babies, that without a doubt. Her love will radiate through the people she impacted, too many to count. Her inspiration led me as a young person to be strong, courageous,and fearless, even when she at times may not been able to do that even for herself, she wanted the best for everyone, and I will always love her.She always called me her "beautiful Mickey," as only she would say that so lovingly, only Laura said it so beautifully. So much loss, so much pain, but Laura reigns in the hearts of all who loved her and she in turn loved dearly. Be with Karri, John, Zara and Zane especially in the days to come: give them the peace that passes all understanding.....be with them Laura, for they need you. I blow my kisses up to Laura, as I know she returns them, just look at her daughter an grandchildren, and all evidence of that will surely shine even on the hardest days to come.Be with Freddie in the days that lie ahead, and all extended family at this time. I love you Laura, always will!
trish clarke mintell
August 28, 2010
My dear friend, I am so very sorry for your loss, Your mom was a fun woman, I remember laughing alot with her during your wedding planning, She is in heaven now, looking down apon you and your family with love, she will always be with you...Im so sorry...love to all...
Amanda Shepard-Hauk
September 25, 2009
Dearest Fred, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
May the memories you have and the love that you shared comfort you in the days ahead.
Anthony Caggino
September 17, 2009
Hey Fred,
I was just flipping thru google, trying to find you when I saw this. Hope you remember who I am. I feel horrible about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Please be in touch [email protected]
John Ensign
September 3, 2009
Although I have lost contact with the family many years ago, I remember Laura with fondness as a most wonderful woman. My heartfelt condolences go out to all the family for your loss.
Suzanne O'Leary
September 3, 2009
Karri and Fred and Families, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. We met when Karri and John were in pre-k together. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
susan klepak
September 3, 2009
Dear Fred and Karri, You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. I didn't know Laura well and haven't seen her in several years, but she was a lovely woman. I'll never forget the time we went to New York with her cousin Janet. It was a fabulous time.
Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home
September 3, 2009
Please accept our sincere condolences upon the loss of your mother.
Jodie Niemann Boehm
September 3, 2009
Fred and Karri,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
September 3, 2009
Mark & Cynthia,
You have our deepest sympothies. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Freddie & Tammy Bradley
Melanie Higley
September 2, 2009
Fred and Karri,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolence at this difficult time.
Melanie and Joe Higley
Barbara Buse
September 2, 2009
Karri and Fred
I worked with your mom at Rice Packaging. We had many fun times together. I remember spending time with all of you at your home. although we lost touch over the years there were many times we thought about Laura and her family.
Laura was a kind and loving person.
Barbara Buse
Chad Violette
September 2, 2009
Ill never forget the time spent up nort with you and the good times we had. Love and miss you.
Lauren Horsfield
September 2, 2009
Karri, John, Zara, and Zane, as well as your family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult process. Always remember the happy times that you spent together as a family and may those memories sustain you as you grieve and mourn the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.
God bless,
Lauren Horsfield and family
September 2, 2009
Auntie,
The night of your passing I sat up all night and wrote you a letter about some of our most special moments.
One moment I will always cherish was when I was just a little girl and I was feeling very nervous and scared. No one really noticed except for you. You came over and placed your hand gently under my chin, lifted my head and asked me if I was okay. I looked at you with tears in my eyes and lied, I said I was fine. So you smirked and then whispered what was wrong in my ear. You NOTICED and knew exactly what I needed to hear.
When Matt got sick I felt very confused and I didn't have anyone to talk to. Well Aunt Laura, you called and asked me to sleep over so you could spend time with me. I asked you so many questions and we talked about so much. Once again You NOTICED that although I wasn't sick I still needed someone to talk to.
One sleep over night I was supposed to help you bake cookies but at 12 yrs. old I was too good for that and I decided to watch T.V. instead. I turned on the movie Basic Instinct. And boy oh boy did Auntie NOTICE! You quickly turned off the T.V and told me never to tell my mother or she would kill us both! I heard you laughing when you told Gramma Violette, oops?
There is a picture of me and my brother sitting with Aunt Laura. When I would go over I would always ask to see it because every time she pulled it out she would talk about the day it was taken and how much she loved it. I loved to see her face when she looked at that picture and I could see the love in her eyes. That's how much I loved my Auntie Laura. She touched my life in so many ways. I am so thankful that God allowed me to be a part of her life. I am a better person for having known her and I try every day to look outside the box and care for people the way she did and NOTICE.
Love Always,
Lisa
Joan Zagora
September 2, 2009
Karri and Freddie and Family,
I work at Action Pkg and your Mom worked at Rice Pkg and we were both receptionists at the same time...we covered the phones for each during functions and just had a great time together. Every time I think of her...I break out in a grin...she was so much fun to always be around.. She and I shared the same birthday. We lost contact after she left Rice Pkg. but I always thought of her when I went by her Condo and on our birthdays...What a loss to the world .. but boy are they going to have some great fun in Heaven..she just loved to make everyone happy!... I am so very sorry for your huge loss... She loved you all so much!
In thoughts and prayers,
Joan Zagora
September 2, 2009
To all the family,
This is hard to realize for all of us. Laura was always the one to truly make you feel welcome and Loved in my eyes and to Adam and Leah-Jane as well. Every family event she would welcome us with hugs,kisses,and I Love you's...
I saw many years of her struggle with MS but, never did I hear her complain. She was so happy to have her children around and when I saw her last the mention of Zara and Zane was a hudge smile and a light in her eyes..
I am sure the next few days will be hard. Be comforted with family and friends around you and also with the beautiful memories you have and all that we have of Laura.Laura is with GG again in there new home like old times..
Please know the Adam and Leah-Jane and I are truly sorry for your hearts at this time. I am confident that the strength your Mom had Karri and Freddie You will take with you from know until the time you meet again... Love you ,
Sylvia,Adam and Leah-Jane
Jimmy & Patty French
September 2, 2009
Karri, Fred and family
We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful, beautiful, caring and loving mother. As you we will treasure our wonderful memories of her at work, socially and our trips to Vermont. And we will all take comfort knowing that she is at peace and pain free. She will always be with you for love is the strongest emotion that never dies.
Heather Percoski-Quinn
September 2, 2009
Karri and Fred
I worked with your mom when she worked at Rice Packaging. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was an AMAZING woman! she was one of a kind. She had a spirit you could only wish to have. She always made everyone who surrounded her very happy. I am sorry I lost touch with her over the years. My deepest sympathies go out to you both and to your families.
CAROL ELLIS
September 2, 2009
Dear Karri, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of loss and sorrow. May all the wonderful memories of your wonderful mother and grandmother sustain you at this time, I think of you often. You were always special to me.
September 2, 2009
Dear Freddie and Karri,
This is the hardest thing for me. Your Mom was like a sister to me. All the years, since fifth grade. How lucky I was to find her when you guys were so little. She always had a special place in my heart, even though these past years were very difficult for me with my leg. We always spoke on the phone and never ended without an "I love you". For some strange reason when we spoke this past weekend, Mom said something to me that will be with me forever. " I'll talk to you soon, she said. I love you my dearest friend . You will always be with me". Now that I think of it, I believe she was saying good-bye. I hope you both realize how much I deeply loved her. There is no one in the world that can fill her shoes. I want to share a poem with you that I gave to her about forty years ago. Maybe you'll find it someday.
I carry your heart with me. I carry it in my heart. I am never without it. Anywhere I go, you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing; my darling. I fear no fate, for you are my fate, my sweet, and I want no world, for beautiful you are my world, my true, and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you. Here is the deepest secret noboby knows. Here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide, and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart. I carry your heart. I carry it in my heart, MY DEAREST LAURA! My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary ( Parsons)
Betty & Danny Ficacelli
September 2, 2009
Dear Karri and Fred and family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Your Mom and I were close friends back in high school and for some years after. Your Dad and Mom were actually in our wedding. I did have the pleasure of visiting her a few times in Ellington over the years. I have so many fond memories of your Mother that I will treasure forever. Please have comfort knowing that there is another Angel up in heaven to watch over you. My deepest condolences to your famly.
Best friends, Zara and Gagam
September 2, 2009
Karri Prandy
September 2, 2009
Mommy,
This is so much harder than I ever imagined it. I can't believe you are gone. The pain is unbearable.
I want to thank you for being the best mom a girl could ask for, the best grandmother to my babies. You are an amazingly strong woman, beautiful, courageous, selfless, and so many people adored you. You were so worried about us and what this would do. Just know that we are OK.
Zara is being such a strong little girl. She loves you so much. You are her angel now, and she has the photo of the 2 of you next to her bed, she sleeps with your sweatshirt that we made for you, she made a build a bear and named it Gagam, she is so happy your pain is over. She has a couple new freckles, and she knows you and GiGi are kissing her from heaven.
Zane keeps asking to see you, but he is OK. When I talk on the phone he asks if it is Gagam. He tells me he loves you. "I love my Gagam" he says.
This has all happened so fast. I feel cheated, my children have been cheated, the family has been cheated. You were too young and too beautiful and too perfect to be taken from us. I had so many things I was going to do, so many plans.
But I can smile knowing your suffering was short, you are no longer in pain and can be at peace. You are now with your family and happy. Zara says you are all having fun and playing. I believe that too.
The next couple days are going to be difficult, but we will all make it through. You have the best family, and they have all been so supportive.
The staff at Vernon Manor were amazing taking care of you. They all care about you so much. I am so glad you were in such great hands.
I also want to thank you for giving me the chance to say goodbye. I was so upset that I wasn't there, but I realize now that you gave me that gift. Leaving you peacefully sleeping, hearing you tell me it was OK and that you love me, is the memory I will be able to hold onto forever.
Mommy, I will never be the same, my heart has a huge hole, but you taught me to be strong, and I will.
I miss you so much, I love you so much.
Be at peace, and take care of us.
I love you.
Your daughter,
Karri
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