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Kerri Thoelen Obituary
The daughter of Robert Forrest and Elizabeth (Peirce) French, Kerri was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, grew up in Colebrook, New Hampshire, and lived in Enfield since 2000, where she and Robert raised their family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Enfield and was an active member of the church choir and VBS ministries, in addition to serving as church treasurer for several years. Kerri was gifted artistically as she was a member of the College of Reborn Artistry. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and detailing reborn dolls. The time spent with her family was most important to her.
Besides her husband, Robert, her three loving children, and parents, she is survived by a sister, Denise Wheeler and her husband, Joseph, of Colebrook, New Hampshire; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert E. Thoelen, Jr., and Judith Thoelen of Enfield.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the Holiday Inn, 1 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
The family wishes to thank our friends, Nathan Hale and Eli Whitney school families, First Baptist Church of Enfield, and St. Francis Hospital Cancer Center and Oncology Nursing Unit for the many expressions of kindness and care over the years.
There are no calling hours.
Donations in Kerri's memory may be made to CT Breast Health Initiative, 185 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051
www.ctbhi.org
or to, MetaVivor Research and Support, Inc, 1783 Forest Drive 184, Annapolis, MD 21401
www.metavivor.org
Leete-Stevens Family Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kerri Thoelen
January 5, 2015
CORA(Collage of Reborn Artistry) is very very saddened at the loss of our sweet sister ;Kerri's talent and sweet spirit will be missed
Monique Van Leuven
June 10, 2014
Kerri leaves behind a multitude of people who have been touched by her loving, kind spirit. I've had the honor of knowing her all my life and will miss her dearly. Lots of love to her husband and children.
Cherie Leavitt
June 9, 2014
What I remember best about Kerri was when she first came to church in West Stewartstown, she knew from the start she belonged in church.She would ask for transportation to come....she was so tenacious ! My prayers for Bob and to the children. Psalm 121:1+2
pia allen
June 9, 2014
I knew Kerri through several "Reborn" forums. I never met her personally, but her loving and caring nature showed through her posts and interest and concern for other artists. My love and prayers go out to Bob and the children. I know she will be missed by her family and friends and in the reborning community. Pia Allen (Oklahoma)
Pastor Matt and Lauri Coons
June 9, 2014
Robert, we wish to express our sympathy to you and your family. We did not know Kerri well, but many in our church remember her growing up and coming to know Christ as her Savior at Independent Baptist Church. May God and His Word be a comfort to you. Psalm 91:1-2, Isaiah 43:2. We are praying for you.
Janet Heath
June 8, 2014
The loss of Kerri saddens my heart. She has always been a sweet person and a good friend to my daughter.I enjoyed watching her grow up! We loved the time she spent at my house. She was a wouderful delight!
Lois Myers
June 8, 2014
I still remember taking your doll from you when you just a baby and I was like 7 or 8 yrs old. I love you Kerri.
Such an artist with VBS treats. We will miss our sweet Kerri.
George Heiland
June 7, 2014
Tom & Lisa Wroniak
June 7, 2014
I pray the Lord's strength you both had these past years continues to hold you now. Kerri's smile was always on her face. Praying now for her loved ones.
Carol Oliwa
June 7, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
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