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Lucy BACKUS Obituary





BACKUS, Lucy

Lucy (Greenman) Backus, 92, of Windsor, beloved wife of the late Horace Backus, passed away on Tuesday, (November 29, 2011) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Norwich, daughter of the late Lester and Agnes (Portelance) Greenman, she lived in Windsor for the last 58 years. Lucy graduated from Norwich Free Academy and worked at Electric Boat in Groton during World War II. She also worked in the cafeteria at Clover Street School and was clerk for the former W.T. Grants. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Poquonock. Lucy volunteered in the Windsor school system and the Windsor Caring Connection. She also volunteered in other activities, including being a founding member and charter member of the Windsor Independent Living Association, and was a "Family Friends" volunteer at Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. Lucy was recognized as a "Point of Light" by President Bush for her volunteerism. She is survived by a son, Charles L. Backus and his wife Diana DeLaHaye of Groton, MA; a daughter, Betsy and her husband Gordon Kenneson of Windsor; two grandsons, Peter W. Backus and Thomas P. Backus; a sister, Helene Manning of Amherst, MA; a cousin, Nancie Greenman; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Lester Greenman; and two sisters, Mary Greenman and Agnes Worcester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m., directly at St. Joseph Church, Poquonock. Burial will be private in Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Friday, December 2, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lucy may be made to the Windsor Caring Connection, 330 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095, to WILA, 45 Maple Ave., Windsor, CT 06095, or to the CT Children's Medical Center Foundation, Inc., 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106. For on-line condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 1, 2011.
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Lucy was my Mom's (Pauline Erlandson) best friend - from the school cafeteria to WILA and beyond. I wonder what they are up to these days. They certainly made this worked a much better place. Thank you Lucy

David Erlandson

November 25, 2022

A gifted woman. Her presence made people feel warm and happy.

Sandy Solak

December 7, 2011

Betsy, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Pat Pawlowicz

December 7, 2011

Betsy,
I just heard of your dear mother's passing. From reading her obituary it's clear that you are your mother's daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Arlene Pollack

December 7, 2011

Charlie and family-Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Thinking back brings me memories of a kind and cheerful person, and the good old days in the neighborhood. My thoughts and well wishes go out to you.

David Levesque

December 5, 2011

Charlie and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I remember from the time we were young kids how friendly, outgoing and energetic she was, a truly special person. Keep your memories of her close, they will serve you well.

Dennis Levesque

December 4, 2011

Betsy, Charile, Peter and Thomas:
I will miss my Connecticut Yankee Friend. Lucy and I had many fun times together remembering Unconn Basketball and Norwich Free Academy. I grew up in Storrs and when I moved to MA everyone thought I was moving to Groton, CT. She was a spunky gal who dearly loved her family and friends. We went on a few trips together when she lived her in Groton, MA. Peace and love.

Dale Martin

December 3, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Lucy's passing. She was a wonderful person with so many good qualities. She had a gift of making everyone laugh. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family as this difficult time.

Barb & Stephen Kajda

December 2, 2011

A Legend in her own time, and times to come.

Dave Erlandson

December 1, 2011

Lucy was a very special and caring person. She was a joy to be around and always made you laugh. Her life touched many people but she will be missed by more. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Linda Kajda

December 1, 2011

Charlie, Betsy and family- I too have fond memories of visiting the house on Scarborough and your mom always roaming the kitchen wondering what the 'kids' were up to. Thankfully, she only knew the half of it! She was a good soul and a tough cookie...but then she had her hands full. My thoughts go out to you all.

Bob Labeskis

December 1, 2011

Lucy was always a special part of our life as kids, teenagers, and young adults; a warm and loving lady from the beginning to the end. To Charlie and Betsy, our hearts and thoughts are with you, especially in these upcoming days. Peace and love to your wonderful family.

Jonathan Tudan

December 1, 2011

On behalf of Fitch Court Apartments and the staff of The Housing Authority of the Town of Windsor; We send our condolences. JW

December 1, 2011

We will keep your gifts of courage, compassion for the underdog, strength of spirit, wisdom and your boundless love for us in our hearts...to nurture and guide us in your footsteps "straight ahead" throughout our lives. We love you Grannie! Charlie, Diana, Peter and Thomas. P.S. Give pop a big hug for me.

Charlie Backus

December 1, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Your mom was a peach, she was always there to help. Our Deepest sympathy to the family.

Lynn Luzusky

December 1, 2011

Dear Betsy, Gordon and Backus Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lucy was a joy to be around. Her vivacious spunky attitude and great sense of humor will be missed.

Gale Hallett Deming and Don Deming

Gale Deming

December 1, 2011

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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