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Paulann Fiddler Obituary
June 11, 2024
Polly Fiddler died peacefully on June 11, 2024, at Mary Wade Home in New Haven after several years of dementia. Her husband, the Rev. Andrew Fiddler, was beside her. In addition to her husband she is survived by her loving stepson, Andrew Ezekiel (Zeke) Fiddler and her granddaughter Lucy Fiddler.
Polly was born in 1945 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and attended Moravian Academy and Liberty High School in that city.
She moved to Connecticut to attend University of Bridgeport, taught art in the Greenwich and Darien schools and for thirty years at the Foote School in New Haven. She inspired generations of young people to become artists and lovers of art.
Polly was perhaps most widely known by the Volkswagen Beetle which she painted to resemble a watermelon and drove all over Connecticut.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Church on the Green, corner of Chapel and Temple Streets in New Haven.
Contributions in Polly's memory may be made to The Polly Fiddler Foote School Art Fund and sent to Foote School, 50 Loomis Place, New Haven, CT 06511. Arrangements are with the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, New Haven.
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Dawn Blake
July 11, 2024
I am so sorry about Polly believe that She gone If anything I can do +for you and your son let me know. I can not believe she will be at church help with Christmas market. I know how you feel I lost Robert this year and been very hard then all my children and family and Robert Family is gone and friends help me all years. I that God for all these people help me since I was born. I hope see soon God be with you and pray Polly.
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Carol Henn
July 7, 2024
Dear Andy-- My thoughts are with you and with Zeke and his family. More than 50 years of memories, love, and laughter are filling my heart. May your heart have those, and also be filled with God's own comfort and peace. Love, Carol
Nick Fleisher
June 24, 2024
Dear Andy. And you too, Zeke.
Polly had an amazing spirit, was always loving, exceedingly generous, and so creative. Great in conversation and so positive I still have gifts from her over many years because they were always useful. Her loss is saddening and she will be sorely missed. Much love to both of you.
Cathy Briggs
June 23, 2024
Dear Andy, So very sad to read of Polly´s passing. While I did not know her well, I always found her with a warm smile and an open heart. May you find comfort in memories of happier times. Heartfelt condolences, Cathy Briggs
The Goodson family
June 21, 2024
Dear Andy & Zeke,
Our deepest sympathy to you both on the passing of Polly. She was Erik´s inspiration and a wonderful artist and friend. A beautiful smile and heart!
God bless her.
Sandi & Erik Goodson, `84
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