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OLSEN, Walter Walter Olsen, 78, of West Hartford, husband of Jane (Cobb) Olsen, died Monday, (December 27, 2004) at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Ole and Jenny Olsen. He grew up in Gerritsen Beach and was an avid sports fan. Walter was a court reporter with the 16th Circuit Court in West Hartford for many years before establishing O.W.E. Associates, a court reporting business, that he founded and operated for 20 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jane Olsen Perez and her husband, Luis, of Avon; and his son, Christopher Cobb Olsen of West Hartford. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements
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Joan Cumisky
January 17, 2005
Dear Aunt Jane, Janie and Chris,
I want you to know I have been thinking about all of you since I heard the sad news about Uncle Walter. I was remembering some of the funny things from my visits to your house in Connecticut. I remember watching Walter type so fast in your basement. I thought it was awesome that he hardly made a mistake, even at that speed. Now as I'm pecking at this keyboard with 2 fingers, I still think it was amazing.I remember being allowed to drive in the car with you, Aunt Jane, to drop him off at work a few times and being impressed at him working in a court and getting to hear about all the cases. He even let me help him set up his court papers in a special order, making 7 layers of typing paper and carbon paper packets with a paper clip.I thought it was a pretty important job and I liked helping him. Janet, Jeannie and I recall the few times Walter preferred to jump on his bike to peddle to Stop and Shop for Fritos instead of eating the delicious smelling food on the barbeque! One time, Tommy and I were visiting all of you and we went in your pool. Walter called Jane in to tell her he thought I was skinny dipping because I had on a skin tone bathing suit that matched my summer tan! We all laughed about that! Whenever I see Swedish pancakes on the menu I think of Walter and Jane cooking us some great breakfasts! He used to like his junk food - soup bowls of ice cream, Fritos and we did, too! I also remember Walter teaching me to make scrambled eggs his way, which was to leave them in the pan till they browned a little and to this day, I still eat them like that! Wally Gator, we love you and will miss you!
Love,
xxxx
Joan
Jean Jensen
January 7, 2005
Dear Aunt Jane, Janie & Chris,
I have such fond memories of good ole Uncle Wally! One memory that stands out is when we went to see a Red Sox Game at Fenway Park! I remember being so impressed that he was a court reporter. I couldn't believe that he could make words from typing into the machine. I thought that was the coolest. He was always so nice to me and will be deeply missed. Our love to all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jeannie, Rich & Lynsey
Marybeth Frazier Mitts
January 4, 2005
Dear Jane, Janie and Chris,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Walter was a dear, sweet, softy of a man. I hope he was comfortable and I pray you are all well and remembering him fondly. Missing you all and wishing you all the best as you cope with your loss.
Love, Marybeth
Jennifer Dougherty(Ginn)
January 4, 2005
Dear Chris, I'm very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home
January 4, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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