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Elizabeth Lanier Obituary
Born in New London, she was the daughter of the late Curtis P. Brown Sr. and Gertrude Brown and lived in Noank for most of her life.
A graduate of Stonington High School, she worked in retail spending 20 years at Youth Colony in Groton. She enjoyed being a Navy wife, having the chance to travel with her husband for many years.
In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, John C. Lanier of Noank; two sisters, Marylin Riley and Barbara Wheeler, both of Stonington; a brother, Curtis P. Brown Jr. of California; and two beloved granddaughters, Megan Elizabeth Lanier and Emily Ann Becker; along with many nieces and nephews.
Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Cancer Society of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Lanier
Ric Silver
June 24, 2020
Liz was a very good friend - I remember riding our horses together for miles - parties at the Terrell's - SHS - so many good times.... Always a BIG SMILE - My prayers go out to her family and friends
marjore wood marquand
July 18, 2015
many prayers,to the family,so sorry for your loss
marjore wood marquand
July 18, 2015
many prayers for the family
robert and barbara wood
July 18, 2015
our prayers to the family,iknew her for 50 yr.
laurie jones
July 16, 2015
I had not seen you sence my god mothers (your mom gurts)passing,but you will be missed
KathLyn. (Wood) Hamilton
July 16, 2015
Terry, John & Family,
Liz, I Alway's Called Her Bessy, Will Be Sadly Missed by All Who Loved Her. Gert & Marcella were Life Long Friends. We were friends since birth. So Sorry for Your Loss.
July 4, 2015
Terry, my sincerest sympathies. Glenn Jurczyk
Noreen Kepple
July 2, 2015
Dear Terry, John, Curt, Marilyn & Barbara,
Nick and I were so sad to hear of Elizabeth's passing. She was a fine, gentle woman who I remember bringing my girls to shop at Youth Colony and she was always so helpful and generous with her time. She is now united with her beloved parents. We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Nick and Noreen Kepple
Doug Greene
July 2, 2015
We were classmates at SHS; but I got to know Liz only later at reunion meetings. A classy individual - she brightened everyone's day. Enjoyed so much knowing her and so sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace and her memories be a comfort to all who are left behind. So sorry for your loss.
July 1, 2015
Terry & John I was so sad to hear about Liz I worked with her at Youth Colony for many years We would go on vacation to New Hampshire or Atlantic city I have such wonderful memories of the way she laugh and how kind she always was I have cherish those memories and will continue to do so My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families Sandy ( Go ) Collelo
Donna
July 1, 2015
Terry and John,
So sad to hear of Aunt Elizabeth's passing. She was a kind and gentle spirit who will be greatly missed.
July 1, 2015
Dear Terry and John, I'm so sorry to hear about Liz. She was such a sweet lady. I worked with her at Youth Colony and she was such a lovely lady. She was my home away from home mom to me. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy Oliver, Baird Texas
Ric Silver
July 1, 2015
Seems like only yesterday when Liz, Jeri, Shirley and I were riding horses and having a blast together - will love and Miss you always - Ric
ED MATTOS
June 30, 2015
I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the girl I knew as Elizabeth Brown. Seems like I heard her name called by every teacher I had in every classroom I entered. She lived well and deserves her eternal and peaceful rest.
Maryann (Saporita) Serra
June 30, 2015
I am so sad to hear about her passing. Liz was a sweet classmate. She had such a calming spirit. I have many fond memories of her. My sympathies go out to her entire family.
God Bless!
Maryann (Saporita) Serra
June 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Terry, John and the family. My parents were good friends with Liz and her mother was my babysitter. I have great memories of Liz. May she rest in peace.
Kara Banks-Conceicao
Loretta
June 30, 2015
Terry, I am so saddened to learn of Liz's passing. She was an amazing spirit! Sending you love and hugs and peaceful thoughts!
Liz Robbins
June 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family/friends @ this time of her passing. Liz was a dear friend of mine and although we haden't seen each other for many years, I feel a great sense of loss for my childhood friend.......I have wonderful memories of so many shared times together. May she now rest in peace......
Mary Sepowitz
June 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Liz who was a high school classmate of mine at SHS. May she rest in peace.
Frederick Souza
June 30, 2015
Liz's passing diminishes all of us in the SHS Class of '66. My sympathy to her family at this sad time with the hope that all memories will be good ones.
Jeri Abernathy
June 30, 2015
Lis,
We had the best times growing up
Thank you for being my friend
You will be missed
Love you
Jeri xo
Rick Sampson
June 30, 2015
Terry, I'm so sorry for your loss, god bless.
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