Elaine A. Wuertz

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Elaine Wuertz Obituary

WUERTZ, Elaine A. Elaine A. Wuertz passed away at her home on June 22, 2009. She was born June 29, 1959 and lived most of her life in Madison. Elaine graduated from DHHS in 1977, Bryant College in 1981 with a Bachelors degree in Computer Technology and spent 22 years in pharmaceutical R & D. She worked at Hamilton Standard and later for Bristol-Myers Squibb for 12 years. In 2001, while working for Pfizer, she relocated to California with her most recent job as Life Science Innovation and Informatics Program Manager at Accelrys. An artistic women who loved to use paint, pastel, charcoal or anything else she could get her hands on, her other passions in life were her friends, music, a nice glass of wine, biking, and golfing with her family. She touched so many with her kind and warm soul. Elaine is survived by her husband, Peter Ackley of 22 years, their children Benn and Erik; her siblings, Lenore Cameron and Russell and step-mom, Phyllis. She also leaves nieces, nephews, in laws, and many friends. May her spirit find old connections and may we see her again in heaven. A graveside service was held in California on June 26. Donations can be made in her memory to the non-profit organization founded by her sister to Little Hearts, Inc. P.O. Box 171, Cromwell, CT 06416.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jul. 19 to Jul. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Wuertz

8 Entries

Diane Brochu

July 31, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. Elaine and I were great friends in high school and spent as much time in the art classroom together as we did out of it! I still have a small box she painted for me so many years ago. Although, time and distance separated us, we still kept in touch through old fashioned letters at Christmas- I feel as though I know Peter, Ben and Eric through these letters and my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. May you hold your memories close to you as you struggle through your loss of friend, mother, and wife. Her love of life will be sorely missed by all.

Karen Linscott

July 30, 2009

Lenore, Russell, I am SO sorry to hear about Elaine, seems impossible that I can remember her as a baby. The Wuertz's made our Hingham neighborhood so much more fun and we were all so sad when you moved.

Again I am so sorry that you have had to go through this yet again.

Karen Linscott and Family

Sara Payson

July 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Elaine's passing. I knew Elaine from DHHS "77" what a smile and laugh she had and will always keep treasured . The spirit she lived by will shine forever. My condolences to your family.

Kevin Gillespie

July 27, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing. I met Elaine in high school and remember her to be so full of life and constantly wearing a smile. Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Isabelle Hahn

July 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Elaine's passing--Lenore, Russell, Phyllis and family, please accept my deepest condolences. My memories go back to elementary school when your family came to Green Acres Drive, and i will keep those wonderful memories always. I recently was introduced to her sons, and through them she will shine on. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Thea Jowaiszas Doherty, Joyce Durosko Sweitzer, Denice Mohr Guardiano and Kathy Berg Sosnoski with husband Tom

kathy berg-sosnoski

July 27, 2009

I met elaine in high school, and the main thing that sticks out in my mind is elaines smile and laugh... just in the past 6 months elaine and i wrote to each other and im so glad i got that chance. Elaine will be very sadly missed. My prayers are with her family.

nancy ratte

July 21, 2009

I was so sorry to read of Elaine's passing in the Courant. I remember so fondly working with Elaine at Hamilton... the Sox Seven, the one-shots to fix the shipping programs, the "golf tournaments", the Villa Rose, the birthday lunches with Ed Faller and those fabulous donuts from the Springfield bakery... Elaine had such a sweet laugh and kind sole, always ready to be a friend to all. It's been twenty years since we met but the memories seem like yesterday. My condolences to Pete, the boys and her family. May your lose be lessend with time.

Thea Doherty

July 19, 2009

Elaine was such a big part of my life when I first met her in 8th grade and through the years after. I will always remember her smile and love of life. May she be smiling down on us all now. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

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