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BORN
3/5/1943
DIED
12/15/2023
Agnes Cunha Obituary
She was loved by so many for her wisdom, courage and tenacity. Agnes was a very passionate champion for her tribal community and heritage. She served for many years on the Tribal Council of the Eastern Pequot Tribe of Connecticut. She left behind an abundance of research and knowledge, and we are all so very sad and grieving the loss of this incredible woman.
Agnes is survived by three children, James A Cunha Jr. and his husband Caleb Williams of Springbrook, TWP, Pa., Lisa R. Cuff of Groton, and Christine C. Meisner and her husband Kevin W. Meisner of Uncasville. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Ryan S. Parker, Ashley Batzer, Zachary Meisner and wife Madison Meisner, James Parker and fiancé Samantha Carey and Jacob Meisner.
The family has decided on a private burial.
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Memories and Condolences
for Agnes Cunha
Helen Padilla
January 11, 2024
I'm so sad to hearing of Agnes' passing. Yes, what a strong, smart, and dedicated Native woman she was. I'm happy to have met her, laughed with her, talked about her concern for her tribal community and family. She was a wonderful person. My sincerest sympathy to all the family, especially Chrissy, Kevin, and Jimmy. My prayers for you all as you grieve your loss. Hugs from New Mexico
Lauren Holder
December 22, 2023
Jim, Chrissy, Lisa & Families,
We were so saddened to hear of your Mom´s passing last week. I always loved being with her and her spunk. She was so helpful in providing us with the genealogy of the Eastern & Western sides of the Pequots. She even had all l the photos; but most important, all the stories (and there were many.) Mike cherished all the good times visiting the family when they lived near Rocky Point.
RIP Agnes, you are gone but never forgotten.
Love Mike & Lori Holder
Marian Austin
December 21, 2023
RIP, Aggie
Barbara Frucht
December 20, 2023
Oh, Chrisie and Lisa, our hearts are broken when we saw the Newspaper on Tuesday. One of the first, hallway residents to greet me when I first moved in, and she continued to do. Agnes was an active, supportive Member of her tribe. We shared similar Committee Boards, Secretary Reports, weekly meetings. I think she and I were the only ones to come home with a notebook under our arm many days. She continued her kindness to us even when I moved, and in helping Marc to furnish his new home.
Thank you girls for sharing her with us.
Barbara and Marc Frucht.
Saundra- Anne White
December 20, 2023
To Christine and family, MY Condolences to you all on this beautiful women passing. Absolutely beautiful. May she rest in piece.
Fred Souza
December 19, 2023
Christine, Lisa, Jim, and Ryan, I was saddened to hear of your mom's / grandma's passing as she was such a dynamic force in everything she did. Treasure your memories to keep her always alive in your hearts.
steven spellman
December 19, 2023
Agnes was definitely a force of nature. She was kind, intelligent and fiercely loyal. I am grateful to have been blessed with her friendship. My sympathy to her family and tribe.
The Maynard Family
December 19, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Agnes' passing. Creator bless you all.
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