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Amelia Scarles Obituary
Born in New York, N.Y., she was the proud mother of Marie Scarles and George Scarles, both of Mystic. She had lived in Mystic since 1991.
Amelia was a dietician for Shoreline Surgical Associates in Middletown for four years. Amelia loved watercolor painting, drawing, gardening, and she was active in the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation as a medical tent coordinator. She was an avid reader and a brilliant cook who loved to entertain her loving network of family and friends. She took pride in her daughter, who recently graduated from Wesleyan University, and her son, who currently attends Connecticut College.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves her parents, Domenico and Marianna Ponticelli of Mystic; sister, Josephine Amleto and her husband, Dr. Mario Amleto, of Middletown; and her father-in-law and mother-in law, George and Nanna Scarles of Forest Hills, N.Y.
The Scarles family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, from at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, 51 Williams Ave., Mystic.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, New London.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (www.terribrodeurbreastcancerfoundation.org)
Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online expression of sympathy and for directions to the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amelia Scarles
Judy Beahan
July 24, 2012
Dear Dr. Scarles,
My prayers are with you and your children. I am out of state and just heard of your loss. May the angels be with you all.
July 23, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Dick Lotz & cathy Adair
Donna Cristadore
July 13, 2012
Dear Jim and family- So sorry to hear of Lia's passing ( I was out of town and Just found out the news) She was such a dear gentile soul who was so kind to people. I will always have such nice memories of our walks and the kids playing together. Bless you , Donna Cristadore and Family
Donna Betty
July 11, 2012
Dearest Dr. Scarles and family, I know how much that you loved your wife and kids. I heard it in your voice when you spoke of them over the years. I could see the love and pride that shown in your eyes when speaking of them. I know that you and your family suffered during this, along with Lia, as her illness returned and progressed. I can't imagine the pain the she felt during this time. She is at peace now and she is no longer in pain. I hope that you along with your now grown children, can take solace in that, and remember the love that you always shared, along with the good memories. There is no answer as to why these things happen, but I hope that prayer and help from friends and family will help you through the most difficult of times. Norm and I are so very sorry for your loss and we pray for for you and your family. I don't think we ever heal, I think that we learn to move on with faith, in the Lord. God Bless you and your children, family and friends. Donna and Norman Betty
July 10, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Marguerita Rollinson & Family
Elsa Davies
July 6, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Elsa Davies, Patient
Roberta & John Vincent
July 5, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during the loss of your beloved Amelia. We know that all the wonderful memories you have of her will keep her "Forever in your hearts".
Joan Goodrick, patient
July 5, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
There are no words that can heal your pain except the fact that Amelia loved all of you and where ever she is know that she will be looking down at all of you. As hard as it is think of the happy times. May God Bless all of you. My heart goes out to you and your family. With deepest sympathy, God Bless.
Karen Moran
July 5, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family ~ It is with great sorrow that I read about the passing of your beloved wife and mother. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your children. You all are in our prayers,
Karen & Bob Moran, Mystic, Connecticut
July 5, 2012
Dear Dr. Scarles,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Virginia Carija
Debbie Guild
July 5, 2012
Dr. Scarles and Family - so sorry to hear about your loss. Remember that those who are loved remain in your hearts forever.
Deepest Sympathy - Debbie Guild
Melissa Calkins
July 4, 2012
Dr. Scarles and Family~~~
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife, daughter, and mother. May your memories help you through these coming days. My prayers are with you all.
Blessings to you all~~~
Spyros Gialpis
July 4, 2012
Dear Dr. Scarles and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family. May God rest Amelia's soul and her memory be eternal.
With deep sympathy,
Spyros Gialpis and family
July 4, 2012
The Scarles Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss.
Mary Lavin Oncology and Hematology
Ann & Bill Sergiy
July 4, 2012
Jim, Marie & George-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you celebrate the life of Lia. Take comfort in knowing that her memory lives on not only in you but in everyone who was blessed to have known her.
Jeff Cannon
July 4, 2012
Jim, Sorry for your loss.
July 4, 2012
Rest in peace my dear sweet friend. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I love you, Carolanne Taylor
James Pratt
July 4, 2012
Dear Dr. Scarles and family:
From afar my wife Nancy and I have heard of your loss. We want you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this very difficult time. Much love from London. Jim and Nancy Pratt
John & Laurie Dawkins
July 3, 2012
Dear Dr. Scarles & Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. Our deepest syympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Dene and Dottie King
July 3, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your wife. We offer our deepest sympathy during this trying time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sue Daniels
July 3, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Lia's passing.She has taught me so much. She will be missed
jenni butler
July 3, 2012
Rest in peace my sweet Lia..I love you.. you are my hero forever.
July 3, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny & Jeannine Maiolo
Ken & Liz Brevard
July 3, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your wife and mother. Our heart goes out to you and we will definitely keep you in our prayers.
Lenette Strong
July 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful wife. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
July 3, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife & mother's passing. My prayers are with your family. I am certain that she is now at peace within the arms of angels and will be watching over all of you every day and be with you in spirit on all special occasions.
Alex & Georgia Papathanasiou
July 3, 2012
Dr. Scarles & Family,
Georgia & I, along with the extended Papathanasiou family, were so saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Scarles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, grant her peace. And may her memory be eternal.
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