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Eleanor Bayer Obituary
BAYER, Eleanor (Cherniak), Z"L Eleanor C. Bayer, Z"L, 76, of Old Lyme and Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Newington passed away Friday, (September 1, 2006) at her Old Colony Beach home with her family by her side. The beloved wife of Milton B. Bayer for 53 years, Mrs. Bayer was born and raised in New Britain. A daughter of the late David and Lena (Burres) Cherniak, she graduated New Britain High School and attended University of Connecticut, graduating Teachers' College of Connecticut. She taught in New Britain Public Schools. Mrs. Bayer was a founding member of Temple Beth Torah, Wethersfield, and a longtime active member of Congregation B'Nai Sholom, Newington as well as a life member of Hadassah. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bayer leaves their five children, Nancy Bayer and Laura Gurak of Arden Hills, MN, Richard Bayer and Melinda Williams of Greenfield, MA, Laurie Bayer of Putney, VT, Debra and Lewis Cohen of West Hartford, Joan and Alan Lipsyc of Beachwood, OH, and seven grandchildren, Erin Bayer, Sarah and Emily Emmons, Marla and Lauren Lipsyc, Deena and David Cohen. Funeral services will be held on TODAY, at 2 p.m. at Congregation B'Nai Sholom, 26 Church St., Newington, with Rabbi Debra Cantor, Rabbi Steven Silberman and Cantor Howard Glantz officiating. Interment at Beth Olam Cemetery, New Britain. Shiva will be observed with morning and evening minyans at the home of Lewis and Debra Cohen, West Hartford, following the funeral through Friday noon. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Homecare for their support and kindness during Ellie's illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jewish Children's Service Organization, P.O. Box 370386, West Hartford, CT 06137-0386, or to Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, 401 North Broadway, Weinberg 2242, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Arrangements provided by Hebrew Funeral Association, West Hartford. May her memory be for a blessing.
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Sue Mings
September 19, 2006
Nancy, Laura, and all the Bayer family - I just learned of your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Eleanor, but simply from knowing Nancy, I know how special she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Nancy and Mary
September 15, 2006
Dear Nancy, Laura and the Bayer family,
Please accept our sympathy and condolences in this difficult time. We feel privileged to have met Ellie a few years ago when she visited you in Minnesota. She was fortunate to have such a wonderful loving family.
Drs Bill West & Simon Rosser
September 7, 2006
To Nancy and Laura:
Our deepest sympathies to you both and your family on the passing of your mother. Know that our love and support is with you. Bill and Simon
Lee and Jarby
September 7, 2006
To Nancy, Laura, and family,
We are thinking of you in this very difficult time. We resonate deeply with your loss and wish you healing through the coming weeks and months of your grieving process. With love,
June La Valleur
September 6, 2006
To Nancy and Laura and the rest of the Bayer family: my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother. It is always a difficult time. She was blessed to have Nancy there in her last journey on earth. Please accept my sympathies. June La Valleur
Laraine MacKenzie
September 6, 2006
To Nancy and Laura and their family: I am very sorry for your loss, and yet happy for you that you could all be together when you had to say goodbye. I know you will cherish her life and your time together. My sympathy and best regards--
Vicki Carmona
September 5, 2006
To Rick, Mel, and the whole Bayer family--
My deepest condolences to you all at this time of loss. May your mother's memory be for a blessing.
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Stan & Barbara Kaufman
September 4, 2006
Dear Milt, At this sad and difficult time,our hearts go out to you. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Old Colony Beach Club Association OCBCA
September 4, 2006
The Old Colony Beach Club Association wishes to extend their sympathy to the Bayer Family in their loss of a loved one. The Old Colony Beach Club Board of Governors and its members.
Amy Rosner
September 3, 2006
I wish we were with you today.Ellie is my hero. She has taught me so much. I wish there was something I could do.We love you. Amy,Leo,Elissa and Elanna
Michael Kay
September 3, 2006
On behalf of the Temple Beth Torah family, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Bayer family upon the passing of Eleanor, a founding member of our congregation. May her memory be for a blessing. Michael Kay, President
Vicki Glasgow
September 3, 2006
Nancy and Laura and the Bayer Family,
Although we never had the privilege of knowing your mother, it was clear she was a very special woman. What a blessing that you were with her on this last journey. Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Love, Vicki and Catherine (friends from Minnesota)
Alex Bozzi
September 3, 2006
Dear Milt and family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel at this time. Ellie was wonderful, beautiful person who has left her mark on me for all time. Everybody who knew her will miss her greatly.
With deepest sympathy,
Alex Bozzi, IV and family.
Gerri K Valfer
September 2, 2006
Dear Miltie,Nancy,Ricky,Laurie,Joan & Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Ellie.
Ellie was a beautiful lady. Great times at Old Colony Beach. My deepiest sympathy. Love, Gerri
Selma Andelman
September 2, 2006
Dear Milt and Family;
Ellie left a lovely and lasting impression on everyone who knew her. I will always remember her at the beach and in Aruba. My thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness.
Sel Andelman
Harriet & Barry Bower
September 2, 2006
Dear Milt and family,
It's difficult for us to accept that she is gone. Thankfully we had a few hours to spend with her this past winter. We will always remember her smiling and enjoying herself with friends. She was truly a gem.
Christine & John Palazzo
September 2, 2006
Dear Milton, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John and I also wish to extend our sympathies to your children and their families. Especially to Sarah and Emily who I know will miss her.
I know Johnny is there with her too.
Always, Chris and John Palazzo
Lynn Katz Danzig
September 2, 2006
Dear Joan, Alan, Marla and Lauren,
My condolences to you at this rough time.
Think of the good times to get you through this.
michele merin-campbell
September 2, 2006
dear miltie, nancy, ricky, lori, joan, debbie,and bea
words cannot express the great loss you have experinced.
the wonderful memories of your family since early childhood especially the great kindness always shown to my brother ronny .
having the wonderful oppurtunity to know and share bubby chernak, and having her be my own bubby's good friend.
i know ellie was surrounded by those that she loved and is at peace. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
love michele, (merin) bruce , lane and elyssa campbell
PHYLLIS Starr
September 2, 2006
Dear Milt,
So glad that we were able to see you both a few times last year. We know how you will miss Ellie. I will always remember her smile and great disposition.
Love,
Phyllis and David
September 2, 2006
OUR CONDOLENCES Tovia & Bert Sillman
Sebastian Papa
September 2, 2006
Milton,
So sorry to read about your wife's death. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this time of sorrow. God bless.
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