Nellie H "Nell" Schmidt

Nellie H. Schmidt (Nell), peacefully passed away on November 24, 2023 at the age of 95, at the Connecticut Baptist Homes in Meriden, Ct. She was the wife of the late Newton Schmidt. Nell was born in Branford Ct. on March 24, 1928. She was a life long resident of Branford, and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Rathbun of Branford. Nell graduated from Branford High School in 1946. She briefly worked for the A.C. Gilbert Co. in New Haven, Ct. Then worked as a secretary for the Automotive Controls Corporation in Branford, (Echlins). She was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Branford, where she faithfully served on various boards and committees. She was also active with the Ministry group, Camp Farthest Out, (CFO), where she served on the board of directors. Nellie was a devoted volunteer for the Branford Hospice, doing clerical work at the front desk, greeting visitors with a warm smile. Nell had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed reading, taking long walks, gardening, quilting, as well as feeding her song birds. She really enjoyed baking, especially with her grand children making cookies. For rest and relaxation, she would cruise the Caribbean with her late husband Newt, and spend many summer hours at her favorite beach in Lanphiers Cove.
The family would like to thank all the aides and neighbors who cared for Nell while at home, as well as the staff at the Connecticut Bapist Homes.

Nellie is survived by her brother Allan, (Carol), Rathbun of Florida. Two sons, Timothy Lindblad of Branford, Gary Lindblad, (Rosalee), of North Branford, Three grand children; Joshua Lindblad of Southington, Andrew Lindblad of North Branford, and Leah (Richard) Boccarossa of Ansonia, great grand son Adrian Boccarossa of Ansonia, sister-in-law Mary Rathbun of Branford, four (step) children, two (step) grandchildren. Nellie was predeceased by a brother Frederick Rathbun of Branford, Warren Lindblad, Newton Schmidt, daughter Nancy Lindblad, grand daughter Johna Lindblad, (stepson), Frederick Schmidt.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, 6 p.m. at The First Baptist Church, 975 Main St., Branford, Ct.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Baptist Church of Branford, or Connecticut Baptist Homes 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT. 06450.