Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Feb 9, 1926 – Apr 16, 2020 (Age 94)
Ethel Perl
New London – Ethel Stoner Perl, 94, of New London, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in New London on February 9, 1926 to the late Harry and Rebecca (Merims) Stoner.
A lifelong resident of New London, Ethel and her family survived the Hurricane of 1938. She was a graduate of the Williams Memorial Institute and graduated Columbia University with a degree in dental hygiene.
She married Murray A. Perl on April 19, 1947. He predeceased her on August 9, 1998. Ethel and Murray took over running New London Store Fixture Company (NELSCO) and Facilities Design Associates from Ethel’s father in 1955 and grew the business until it closed in December 1987. Ethel was ahead of her time managing the NELSCO office staff for 30 years. During that time she and Murray raised three children.
Ethel and Murray enjoyed traveling and doting on their grandchildren. She was a life member of Hadassah.
Ethel loved hosting Shabbos dinner every Friday night as well as celebrating the holidays surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and her chicken soup, brisket, apple pie and mandelbrot were favorites with all.
Ethel is survived by her son Edward (Mimi) Perl of New London, daughters Janice (Richard) Pullman of Dallas, TX and Carol Darver and her life partner Joel Persky of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren Rebecca Hogan, Michael Pullman, Jennifer Perl (Wes) Thompson, Matthew Perl, Elizabeth Darver Leak and Harris (Leslie) Darver. There are five surviving great-grandchildren – Aaron Hogan, Elliot and Nicole Leak, and Clare and Summer Thompson. She was predeceased by her siblings Morris, Carl, Jeannette, and David.
Special thanks to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of SE CT and to her caregivers from Warm Hearted Home Care for allowing Ethel to remain in her home to almost the very end. Thank you to the staff at L + M Hospital for making Ethel’s last days as pain free and comfortable as possible.
A private family graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2020, in Beth El Cemetery, Groton. A celebration of Ethel’s life will take place at a future date.. Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. is assisting with arrangements. You are invited to visit www.byles.com to sign the guestbook or share a memory. Donations in Ethel’s memory may be made to the VNA, 403 N Frontage Rd, Waterford, CT 06385 or to the Jewish Federation of Eastern CT, 28 Channing St., New London, CT 06320.
Read MoreDear Ed and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you all find peace and comfort in the coming days.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and yours, during this difficult time.
Aaron & Carol Rogovin
April 21, 2020 | New London, CT | Friend
It was an honor and privilege to know Ethel over these last several years. She was not only my patient but a friend. She will be truly missed.
Carrie Gregory, RN
April 21, 2020 | VNA SECT
Ed & Mimi, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was always so wonderful to me growing up with you. She was my Uncles neighbor and would say hello when I visited.
My thoughts are with you
Charles Katz
April 21, 2020
Ed, Janice, Carol and family. I will miss Ethel she was a great lady. Although she could not see me, she would always say "Hello Joe Heap, I can't see you but I will never forget that voice. ". RIP Ethel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Joe Heap
April 19, 2020 | New London, CT | Friend
Ed and Mimi....Im so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your mother all be of joyful times
Sandra Clarke O)ney
April 19, 2020 | New London, CT | Friend
To Ed and family: my condolences on your Mom's passing. Lots of good memories from being at your Ocean Avenue home. My prayers and thoughts to your family and you. Henry B. Resnikoff Essex, CT
henry resnikoff
April 19, 2020 | Essex, CT
Our heartfelt sympathy to Ethels family on the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. May the many beautiful memories you shared always comfort you. We have fond family memories especially when both of our parents wintered in Florida. May her life be for a blessing.
Garon and Beth Camassar
April 18, 2020 | New London, CT | Friend
I remember Ethel welcoming me with a hug whenever we met, which was only every few years as I live in the UK. But I travelled to see her with Marilyn Fetcher whenever we visited the USA. She was a warm hearted lovely brave woman who will be greatly missed.
Diane Hudson
April 18, 2020 | Bolton, Lancashire UK | Friend
Ethel, Murray, and 1/2 of my father
Ethel, Murray, my mother, and "half" of my father.
Mark Fetcher
April 17, 2020 | Ocala, FL | Family
