Keri Ann Renner

Keri Ann Renner, 61 of Windsor CT, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Keri was born on April 23, 1964, in Easton, Pennsylvania to the late Warren and Caroline (Hughes) Buzzard. Keri was the youngest of six children. She attended Pen Argyl High School. Keri moved to CT in 1999. In 2015 she continued her education at Manchester Community College graduating with a degree in Speech and Language Pathology, during her time at Manchester College she was a devoted member of Phi Theta kappa International Honor Society.

Keri worked as a Special Education Para in East Hartford Public Schools for over 20 years. She was well respected by staff and loved by all students. While working in the school system she met her best friend, Lori Gosselin.

She was an avid Girl Scout and was the Juliette troop leader to her daughter Aylssa. During her time as a troop leader, she was the camp director at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester for 8 years. During the summer of 2026 a flag ceremony will commence in Keri’s honor for love and dedication she had for all girls that attended as well as the camp itself. Keri was extremely creative, she loomed many blankets, hats, and “shark “mittens. She was an avid tea drinker and had a monthly tea subscription, there wasn’t a time she didn’t have a hot cup of tea in her hand. Unless it was driving in the fall to get a pumpkin spice tea.

So many fond memories of driving to PA. We would laugh uncontrollably while Tyler made funny facial impressions or belting out songs in the car. She loved watching The West Wing and would re-watch all episodes with Tyler over and over again.

She is survived by her husband Mark Renner of Bolton, CT. She was the loving mother of Alyssa (David) and Tyler and Nainie to Caroline and Leo.

She is now the “brightest star in the sky”.

A celebration of Keri’s life with be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Bolton United Methodist Church,1041 Boston Tpke, Bolton CT followed by a potluck luncheon. Affordable Tributes Funeral has been entrusted with handling arrangements.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to her GoFundMe page https://gofund.me/213ad1ccf to honor her legacy for her work with the Girl Scouts and Camp Merrie-Wood.