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Blanche Elizabeth "Betty" Esannason

Blanche Elizabeth "Betty" Esannason obituary, Ledyard, CT

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Blanche Esannason Obituary

Ledyard - Betty Ceaser, nee Blanche Elizabeth Esannason, 81, of Ledyard, went home to with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., daughter of the late Dorothy Esannason, but lovingly raised by her parents, the late William and Rosebud Ceaser.

Blanche was a longtime, active member of Shiloh Baptist Church in New London. She was a resident of both Old Saybrook and Ledyard.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Springer of Meriden; three grandchildren, Candice White of Groton, Siobhan Springer (Arthur Worrell) of Meriden, and Caden Witt of Washington, D.C.; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorraine Miller of Springfield, Mass.; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1 Garvin St., New London. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester Gee Funeral Home. www.lestergeefh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Feb. 3, 2016.

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February 5, 2016

Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ishbel

Diane White

February 4, 2016

My deepest condolences to Betty's family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the good Lord give you all strength you need to get through this difficult time. Rest in Eternal Peace Betty and God Bless.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Shiloh Baptist Church

1 Garvin St., New London, CT

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Shiloh Baptist Church

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Old Saybrook, CT

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108 Blinman Street, New London, CT 06320

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