Minerva O. Savage

Minerva O. Savage Apr. 25, 1928 - July 3, 2014 PRESTON - Minerva O. Savage, 86, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 3rd at her home. She was born in Providence, RI on April 25, 1928 to the late Charles S. and Ellen (Swanson) Orr. On Dec. 20, 1947 she married her beloved husband, Arthur R. Savage who predeceased her in 2002. Minerva graduated from Plainfield High School (1946) with continued studies in interior decorating. Art and Min resided in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Florida over the years. She will be remembered for her striking red hair, beautifully decorated homes (13!) intricate needlework, rose gardens and delicious baked goods. She was a long time member of the Preston City Congregational Church, Preston City Community Chorus and Sweet Adelines International. She and Arthur enjoyed traveling abroad as well as visiting 49 states. She is survived by her son, Dennis Savage (Renee); daughters, Deborah Savage and her husband, Paul Schulz, and Judith Boettner (David), brothers, Thomas Orr (Carol) and Charles Orr Jr. (Joan), grandchildren, Raylene Taskoski, Stacy Martinez, Robbie (Rob) Savage, Ryan Savage, Wesley Boettner, Trevor Schulz, Meredith Piovarchy, and Jacob Boettner, 12 great grandchildren, one uncle; Ronald Swanson (Wilma), many nieces and nephews and her dear cat, Lucy. Besides being predeceased by her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers James (AnaGreta) and David Orr(Carolyn, who survives him). A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 14th at 3:00 P.M. at the Preston City Congregational Church with interment immediately following at Preston City Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to either Preston City Congregational Church, 321 RTE 164 Preston, CT 06365 –or-Center for Hospice Care of SE CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.churchandallen.com