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Alice Olver Obituary
Alice (Horan) Olver, 98, of Middletown, formerly of Higganum, wife of the late Russell W. Olver, Sr., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born in Guilford, daughter of the late Dennis and Alice (Herbst) Horan and moved to Higganum in 1953. Alice was a 7th and 8th grade English Teacher at the Haddam Junior High School during the 70's and 80's. Alice enjoyed history, reading, time in Florida and her boat rides on the CT river. Alice is survived by her son Daniel Olver of Higganum and sister Helen Kalinowski of Guilford. She was predeceased by her husband Russell, son Russell W. Olver, Jr.; and brothers Edward and Daniel Horan. Funeral services were privately held. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Haddam Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 194, Higganum, CT 06441. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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DENISE ERIKA STEPHENS
June 27, 2025
Thank you so much for being the teacher you were. We loved you. Your classy 1960, ladylike style, your wit and your high pitched voice. I remember it all. Your smile, your grace. And you gave me a gift, the love of classical literature! You gave that to me and I thank God for that!
Bis Himmel! Denise
Mark Kehrhahn
June 25, 2025
Mrs. Oliver was one of my favorite teachers in Jr high school, my heart felt condolences to her son Dan and family.
Larry Cadrain
June 25, 2025
Alice was should a pleasant woman. She was so appreciative of everything that was offered her. She always came to baking group and always had a smile . I only knew her for a couple years but she made it a wonderful time. I am so glad she became a part of my life.
Ray Willis
June 25, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing and working closely with Alice since 1972. She was in every way, first, a lady. She was kind, caring and a first class teacher. My heart sank to my stomach when I heard of her death. Bully for Alice, living 98 years!
Donna Sciacca
June 25, 2025
Mrs. Olver was a lovely lady, and she was one of my very favorite teachers when I was a child in the Haddam school system. My sincere condolences to her family and loved ones in the aftermath of her passing.
MaryPaz Tellechea
June 21, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Very sorry for your loss! Maria Tellechea
Alice Giurintano
June 20, 2025
Mrs Oliver was my home room teacher for 2 years in the 70´s - she was instrumental in my reading when she gave me a book called `Where the Red Fern Grows´ I read that book not once but twice that year. It is my all time favorite! She was always so kind and sweet. We had a special bond because we shared the same first name! May her family enjoy all the good times she brought them and know she is watching from above - a true loss. Blessings and prayers.
Frank Heath
June 19, 2025
Alice was always cheerful.
philip and elizabeth devlin
June 18, 2025
Dan,
We are glad that Alice lived such a long life. She was our valued colleague and neighbor for many years--just a good person!
John Fuoco
June 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss Daniel
Michael Rogerson
June 15, 2025
My condolence Dan, Your Mom was as good a person as one can be, she always had the biggest kindest smile, she will be missed
Tom McDowell
June 15, 2025
Danny, so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and a great teacher. She baked wonderful yellow cake with chocolate frosting!
Nancy Geromin
June 15, 2025
Deepest Sympathy in your Tremendous Loss.
Your Mom was a Great Lady and Teacher.
Will always remember
what she taught me.
She is always w/you❤❤.
Elaine Jackson
June 15, 2025
Dan,
Thoughts and Prayers to you. Your Mom lived a long life. Cherish the wonderful memories you have shared with her. She is with you dad and Russ now and watching over you.
Carol Ann Spencer
June 15, 2025
Godspeed
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