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Elaine Unger Obituary

Old Lyme - Elaine B. Unger, 70, of Old Lyme and formerly of New London, entered eternal life peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was our guiding light and our shining star.

She was born on March 14, 1944, in Fall River, Mass., the daughter of the late Theodore and Bertha (Ferland) Bastille. Mrs. Unger worked for the former S.N.E.T. as an operator for 30 years and was a member of the Pioneer Club.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Linda and husband, Michael Piela, of Sussex, N.J.; her most precious grandchildren, Brittany and Cameron Piela of Sussex, N.J.; her sister, Jeanne Albino of Old Lyme; and two nephews, Brian Albino of Tucson, Ariz. and Robert Albino of Englewood, Fla.

She was predeceased by her mother, Bertha Cummings; and her beloved son, Tommy Unger.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the National Hemophilia Foundation, 116 W 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

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

Published by The Day on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Phyllis Faille

January 18, 2015

I just found out about your Mom's passing, I am so sorry. When we were working, she kept us up to date on how her kids were doing.
To Linda and her family and to Jean and her family, my sincere sympathy.

Lisa Muscarella

December 24, 2014

Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in my thoughts

Frank and Tracey Florio

December 22, 2014

Linda and family, we are so sorry to hear of Elaine passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Pauline & Jim Gahrman

December 22, 2014

So sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. She was a pleasure to work with & we enjoyed sharing music & attending many concerts with her over the years. Our prayers for the family.

Sue Ann Lewellen

December 21, 2014

So very sorry for your loss, Linda your mom will surely be missed she was always very sweet.

Mary Muscarella

December 21, 2014

Linda, I was sorry to hear that your mother had passed away. We have kept in touch through Christmas cards. She never failed to send one, I always looked forward to getting and sending one. The only comfort I can think of is the fact that she will be with Tommy. We still miss him to this day so I know that's where she wants to be.

sue arsenault

December 21, 2014

RIP to Elaine's family

December 21, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Jeanne and the entire family. Your sister was really sweet and a pleasure to work with.
God Bless !
Tesha Mitchell

Georgina Beeney

December 21, 2014

So very sorry to read of Elaine's passing.Your Mom was a beautiful lady with a great sense of humor.She will be missed.

Linda Piela

December 21, 2014

Mom,
You will be missed! I Love You!!!
Linda

Margaret Delaney

December 21, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about Elaine My prayers are with you all.

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