Name: Calling hours for Maureen Opperman
Start: 2020-09-12T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-12T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Plainfield Congregational Church

Maureen Opperman 1927 - 2020
Plainfield - Maureen Opperman, 93, of 92 Academy Hill Road in Plainfield passed away at the home of her daughter on September 1, 2020. Maureen was born at the Flower Hospital in New York City on July 13, 1927 to Susanne (Berton) and Samuel Gillow. Her family moved to Plainfield in 1935. Maureen graduated from Plainfield High School in 1945. Following her graduation she worked at the North Shore Babies Hospital in Salem, MA and later at the Children's Village of the Hartford Orphan Asylum in Hartford, CT. On July 12, 1947, Maureen was united in marriage to the love of her life, Fred Opperman, at the Plainfield Congregational Church. In 1957, Maureen continued her education as she trained to be an LPN and worked at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. In the late sixties she began taking courses at Eastern Connecticut State College and received her degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught first and second grade in Plainfield for twenty years. Maureen was a curious and sparkling woman with a great eye for detail. She was an avid antique collector. As well, she created beautifully knitted sweaters and other handwork. Maureen and Fred spend many loving and happy years together, with a positive outlook through all of their endeavors. They enjoyed spending time in the summer with family at their beloved cottage at Point Judith, Rhode Island. Maureen is survived by her children, David (Nory) Opperman of Voluntown, Anne Opperman of Brooklyn. Grandchildren Hilary Opperman of New Haven, Derek (Joslyn) Opperman of Los Angeles, and Emily Opperman of Boston. Great-granddaughter Sophie Opperman. She also leaves her sister Valerie Orefice of Wallingford as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends. She was predeceased by her husband Fred in 2006 and sister Flora Shippee in 2016. A calling hour will be held from 10-11am on September 12 at the Plainfield Congregational Church followed by a memorial service at 11. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Central Village. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maureen's memory to the Plainfield Congregational Church at 519 Norwich Road. The family asks that social distancing and mask wearing precautions be observed. tillinghastfh.com

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Published by Norwich Bulletin from Sep. 4 to Sep. 10, 2020.

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for Maureen Opperman

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7 Entries

Rosemary Pussinen

September 12, 2020

So very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I always admired her. She was always so put together and such a gracious and lovely lady.

Mary Ellen Yaworski

September 11, 2020

Dear Anne and David,
Great photo of your mother. I always thought she was striking, very pretty really. Often, when at the end of Gallup Street at the stop sign (our daughter Jennie and her family live on Gendron) I will look up and have a brief memory of your family. I guess that is what happens when you live in the same area for over 70 years. It is a difficult milestone to lose your mother. She lived a long and very productive life. Sending condolences and God's peace for you both at this time.

Diane Blanchard DeWeese

September 11, 2020

Dearest Anne, Emily, David and other family members,

My sincerest condolences go out to you all on the loss of Maureen. I considered her as a second mom during our high school years, and I will always remember the vacations I got to go on with you and your family Anne! Many fond memories of her with remain in my heart. Gods blessings and love to you all.
Diane

Rosa Drobiarz Goldblatt

September 10, 2020

Maureen was a lovely lady who was a very good neighbor to my parents for many years. My condolences to Anne and David. May her memory always be a blessing to those who knew and loved her.

Shirley Morrison

September 9, 2020

I want to say that Maureen and I were in the first LPN class at Day Kimball Hospital. We had a wonderful time together helping each other . It was great to know her.
Shirley Morrison

Jennifer Baron

September 6, 2020

Anne and family,

We are all so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers to you all. May the happy memories you have in your heart lift you in the coming days.

Kim Aiken

September 5, 2020

Mrs. Opperman was my first grade teacher at Plainfield Grammar School in 1983. I remember her and her classroom vividly and with great fondness. I thought she was a wonderful lady. My condolences to her loved ones.

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