Inga E. Person

1934 - 2016

Inga E. Person obituary, 1934-2016, Lisbon, CT

Inga E. Person

1934 - 2016

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

Inga Person Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2016.
Inga E. Person 1934 - 2016
Lisbon - Inga Elisabeth (Bjork) Person, 82, of 47 Sullivan Road, was ushered into the presence of her Savior at the William W. Backus Hospital Wednesday.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Artur Bjork and Kerttu (Haapaniemi) Bjork. Mrs. Person married Roy Frederick Person on May 29, 1954 in Brooklyn. Mrs. Person was primarily a stay-at-home mother, but over the years she was employed by W. T. Grant department store, Norwichtown Convalescent Home and visiting nurse services. From 1965 until 1970 she was employed by Child and Family Services, caring for newborn babies in her home until they were adopted at between 3 and 6 months of age.

She was very proud of her Finnish heritage that included grandparents who were keepers at Bengtskar lighthouse off the coast of Finland. She had the opportunity to travel to Finland and stay at the lighthouse and see some of the places where her ancestors lived and worked. She was a member of the Finnish –American Heritage Society. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1960 where she served in many different areas of church life including the choir, hospitality, women's ministry, and financial secretary. Her favorite area to serve was with babies and young children; she taught the 4- and 5-year-old Sunday School class for many years and spent her most recent time in the infant nursery.

Her husband Roy went Home ahead of her on September 17, 2000. She is survived by her brother, Robert Bjork (Ethel Mae) of Jacksonville FL; four sons, Ronald Person (Rose) of Canterbury, David Person (Lenore) of Dobbs Ferry NY, Daniel Person (Lisa) of Lisbon and Erik Person (Danelle) of Lebanon; two daughters, Ruth Natzel (Wayne) of Cheshire and Esther Brasile (Thomas) of Hamden; 5 grandsons and 9 granddaughters; 2 great-grandsons and 4 great-granddaughters.

Calling hours will be Friday, May 20th from 4 – 8 pm at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Avenue, Norwich. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21st at 10 am at the Calvary Baptist Church, Route 165, Preston, CT. Private burial service will be at Pachaug Cemetery, Griswold.

Donations in her memory may be made to Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center, 32 Huntington Street, Suite 1, New London, CT 06320 or to Star Lake Music Camp Scholarship Fund, Salvation Army, Southern NE Division, Major Steve Ditmer, 855 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.

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May 19, 2016

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May 18, 2016

Bob Gauthier posted to the memorial.

May 18, 2016

Kristi Surratt posted to the memorial.

May 19, 2016

Ruthie and family, rejoicing with you on the home going of your mom. "Precious in the eyes of God is the death of His saints" Your mom was truly a saint and a special person to our family. We pray for comfort for you as you say goodbye to her for a short time. May the memories be sweet. Love, Karen (Troeger) Stewart

Bob Gauthier

May 18, 2016

To the Person Family, Bob & I send our sympathy. We are sad that we will not be able to attend Inga's services. Your parents were sure a great example to Bob and I. Two precious people. Sending our love.

Kristi Surratt

May 18, 2016

Erik Person & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today, tomorrow and in the days ahead. May happy memories comfort you and your family during this most difficult time.
My sincere condolences,

Judy Eccleston

May 18, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom....she was quite an inspiration growing up in the Calvary Baptist Church family.

Joe McClure

May 18, 2016

To Esther and Leah and all your family my condolences.

xox

Sue Selvidio-Stanley & Family

May 18, 2016

Dear Ruthie and Family,
We are sending love and prayers to your and to your family. Your mom was sweet and loving, and now begins Eternal Life with your dad and your loved ones. Keep smiling, Ruthie, xox.

Rose A Person

May 16, 2016

to the Person family I am sorry for your loss of your Mom. Sending Prayers.

May 15, 2016

To my mother Inlaw. You believed in God and hated sin. You were a strong lady who loved her husband and children very much. Your love of God was passed to your children and your family. Now you are in heaven with your husband singing praise to the Lord. You will be missed in all the lives you touch.

Rose A Person

May 15, 2016

To my mother Inlaw. You believed in God and hated sin. You were a strong lady who loved her husband and children very much. Your love of God was passed to your children and your family. Now you are in heaven with your husband singing praise to the Lord. You will be missed in all the lives you touch.

Diane & Jim Mulvey

May 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Inga was a very special woman and she will be missed by many.

David Ferrero

May 14, 2016

Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time, even though we can't be there with you. Inga was a comforting presence to be around and will be missed.

Jayne

May 13, 2016

Ruth, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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