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Anne Wiswell Obituary

Wiswell, Anne C.
Anne Campbell Wiswell, age 25, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2014 in New York City. Annie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived until 1992 when her family moved to Southport, Connecticut. After graduating from high school, Annie studied at both the New School and Hunter College in New York. From an early age Annie was a dedicated violinist, whose greatest love was chamber music. She was a member of Trio Alliance, the Premier String Quartet at Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, and for many years attended the California Summer Music Festival in Monterey, California. Nothing brought her greater joy than to share the gift of music with others.Also an avid hiker, Annie took great pleasure climbing in Vermont and New Hampshire. This past January she and her father climbed Mt. Lafayette in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Annie had plans to hike the length of the Appalachian Trail in 2015. Survivors include her loving parents Peter and Rena Wiswell of Fairfield, her brother David, his wife Shana and their son, Campbell, of New York City, her grandparents, George and Harriet Wiswell of Southport, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, who all loved her very much and will deeply miss her vibrant spirit. A memorial service to remember and celebrate Annie's life will be held at Southport Congregational Church on Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers her family requests that donations be made to Chamber Music Central, 157 Roseville Road, Westport, Connecticut 06880. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com.

Published by Westport-News & Fairfield Citizen & Connecticut Post from Aug. 13 to Aug. 15, 2014.
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Remembering you. Your love of books. You are missed.

TR

Friend

August 9, 2023

You are still celebrated, our darling Annie.

PAF

August 7, 2023

Thinking of you. Wish you could be here.

TR

August 9, 2022

I visited the Farm recently and felt your presence there. Remembering you and your laughter...

PF

August 7, 2022

Thinking of you. Missing you. Wishing you were still here.

Thomas Rose

August 9, 2021

Remembering you, sweet Annie, your intellect, your words, and your music.

Thomas Rose

Friend

August 9, 2020

Dearest Annie, another year and you are still missed. I thought of you this past Fourth of July and said your name aloud as I saw the first firework in the sky. Our angel in heaven. PAF

August 7, 2020

Thoughts of you yesterday as I walked through Central Park in the sun. I said your name out loud in remembrance of your smile. Five years and we still all miss you.

PAF

Patricia FROST

August 10, 2019

The sun shines on you, Annie.
Remembering you, with fondness and love.
Wishing, still, you were here.

Thomas Rose

August 9, 2019

Thinking of you, Annie. Remembering your voice and your smile.
Missing you, always.

Thomas Rose

August 9, 2018

Think of you so often while I attend a Lincoln Center performance and the guest soloist is a young violinist.
Still miss your smile.
Tricia (PAF)

PATRICIA Frost

August 8, 2018

The sun was out all day yesterday and I recalled sitting on the beach chairs soaking in rays with you.You are still remembered and missed.
PAF

August 10, 2017

Remembering you, Annie. Thinking of you. Missing you.

T.R.

August 9, 2017

Remembering you dearest Annie.

October 5, 2016

Thinking about you, fondly.

TR.

October 3, 2016

I thought of you and your wonderful smile.
PAF

August 10, 2016

Remembering your love of nature, books, and art.
Remembering you, thinking of you, and missing you.

Thomas

August 9, 2016

thinking of you. missing you. TR

August 9, 2016

thinking of yo. missing you. TR.

August 9, 2016

Still missing you, Annie. Still remembering.

TR

September 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Anne and your beautiful family. You beautiful mind and soul is missed today and everyday.

My love and support to your loving parents.

Cristina

Cristina Tafuri

August 22, 2015

Miss you so much.

B

August 10, 2015

We toasted you and remembered all your sweetness.
PAF

August 10, 2015

Missing and remembering you, Annie.

TR

August 9, 2015

T R

October 2, 2014

I will speak your name and remember your smile and laughter today. My Annie.

Tricia

September 25, 2014

Dear Peter, Rena and David,
I am speechless. I am sitting here thinking back to the time I spent with her and you when I first came to America and she was just a little girl. I have so many great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Christina

Christina Nielsen

September 1, 2014

Remembering you, Annie, with great fondness, your intellect,
and your humor. One of a kind, I am missing you terribly.

All my love.

Thomas Rose

August 23, 2014

Lots of love and sympathy from Susan Ball and Grace and Alice Lloyd

August 22, 2014

I loved her. I was in love with her. I miss her terribly and I am sending so much love.

Sophie Rose Bellin

August 21, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

August 22, 2014

We were so very saddened to hear about the loss of Annie. She was a wonderful musician and delightful young woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere sympathies and deepest condolences,
The Mouradian Family
Alayne, Bob, Matt and Nick

August 20, 2014

Dear Rena, Peter and family,
We are so sad to hear the tragic news of Annie's passing. We have wonderful memories of Annie when she was a child and teenager and she amazed us with her talent as a musician. Annie's beautiful smile, contagious laugh and her vibrant and full of life spirit lit up the room, and I will always regret that I didn't get to know her better.
Our love and prayers are with you always.

Suzanne and Buddy

Suzanne Belflower

August 20, 2014

We were so saddened to hear about your loss. Annie and Megan had shared numerous emails, and Megan looked up to Annie because they shared a deep love and appreciation of music. I think about this beautiful young lady who obviously had a very busy life, but who took the time to answer every email from a little kid. That told me how special she had to be. We hope you find comfort in knowing that Annie is in a beautiful place and is at peace. We are keeping you in our hearts and in our prayers.
Greg, Jennifer and Megan Perryman-Hood

Jennnifer Perryman

August 20, 2014

jennifer

August 18, 2014

Dear Rena and Peter,
Katherine told us the terrible news yesterday. We are so sad to hear of Annie's death. We remember her beautiful violin playing and her dedication to the quartet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sally Larrick

August 18, 2014

Peter -- Just learned of the devastating news. I cannot imagine how much this must hurt. Our daughters are so strong and yet so fragile. It breaks my heart and I am not her father. My thoughts are with you and Rena and will be always.

Stan Gibson

August 17, 2014

Peter, Rena, & David: I only had the pleasure of knowing Anne as a little girl. I can remember her coming up to the office in her pretty little dresses and if I remember correctly, she sometimes had a little matching purse. She would always bring a smile to my face. I can tell from the photos that she continued to share her free spirit and beautiful smile with those around her. I was absolutely devastated when I heard of her passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Each of you will always have this beautiful angel watching over you. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Sanders-Wiggins

August 16, 2014

Dear Peter, Rena and family,

Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss, and praying that comfort and peace may come to you.
Have hope in tomorrow, keep faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Hold on to your memories of Annie, and let them guide you and help heal you during this time of sadness.
May Annie's spirit continue to live on and on within your hearts.

It will be the little things that you remember - the shared moments, the smiles, the laughter, and although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memory of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

Most sincere condolences,
The Danemans

August 15, 2014

Peter

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Vinny Apesa

August 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. You know how much Annie's friendship meant to me and how much I appreciated all the time I spent with your family. I was so lucky to have met her! I hope you can remember all the best times, and I know there are many. She was here for such a short time but she had such a full life. Our love for Annie will always be there, cherish it and your love in your family. Peace, love and light.

Cynthia Souder

August 15, 2014

To the Wiswell Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you . Annie is the of the most beautiful creations I have ever known. She always been a ' ray of sunshine ' and will be to all those who know her. May God comfort you and may your faith be strong at his time of loss. Your daughter is an Angel and will always be. May God bless all of you.

With my deepest sympathies,
Joe Bauer.

August 15, 2014

Although we never had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful Annie, we are deeply saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve & Beth Maxwell

August 14, 2014

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August 14, 2014

Dear Peter and Rena,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

John & Shannon Hassett

August 14, 2014

I will miss our wonderful and vibrant Annie - one of a kind! I share in your sorrow, but, more importantly, I share in the joy of having been part of her life. A new bright star is in our heavens.

Tricia Frost

August 14, 2014

My deepest condolences.

Debbie Kaufman

August 14, 2014

She was so Beautiful . Please accept my deepest sympathies.

August 14, 2014

August 14, 2014

Peter and Rena,
My daughter Cara and Anne were good friends at Mill Hill School. We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to your family.

Stacy & Ben Cerreta

August 13, 2014

DEAR RENA AND PETER,
IT'S HEARTBREAKING TO HEAR THE NEWS. I LOVED ANNIE . MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GLADYS MARTONE

August 13, 2014

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