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Laurie Appell Obituary
Laurie Appell, 70, of Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford, CT, passed away April16, 2020, from COVID-19. Born in April 1949 in Queens, NY, Laurie lived in Stamford, CT for many years, where she was a resident of Laurel House. Laurie attended Reed College, Hunter College and received her BS in Nursing from NYU. She is survived by sister and brother-in-law Randy and Alan Johnson of West Hartford, CT, brother and sister-in-law Glenn Appell and Kate Squire of Oakland, CA, sister Jodie Appell of Berkeley, CA, brother Jonathan Appell, sister-in-law Paula Appell of West Hartford, CT along with nieces, nephews and their children. Her parents were Clara Taubman Appell, Ed.D. and Morey Appell, Ph.D. of Greenwich, CT.
During her time with Laurel House, Laurie worked tirelessly as a mental health advocate receiving a Governor's Victory Award for her work in mental health advocacy. In addition Laurie was an excellent poet but more than anything she will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul, and for her determination that all people should be treated with respect and dignity. Funeral arrangements are pending.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders, Laurel House, and Recovery Leadership Academy in Hartford, CT.
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Ann Seltzer
October 1, 2021
I was in high school with Laurie and a friend if your sister. We were both in Scribbler's Club together.
I was a mid term graduate and spent a few months babysitting Jonathan when he was 3 or 4 years old. I once wrote a poem about Jonathan. He was very smart! I. enjoyed our time together.
Your parents were trailblazers and Laurie, being the eldest, probably was most affected by this.
Nancy Ritone
April 29, 2020
I was Laurie's social worker at Chelsea for many years and can attest to her good hearted nature. She loved to read the newspaper and would recite the articles she felt strongly about. She also shared and bragged about her family, looking forward to their visits and phone calls. She was definitely one of my favorites in my history of social work. May she Rest In Peace and be with her beloved mother.
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