Florence Comrie Obituary

Florence Comrie

Ledyard - Florence Marjorie (Gallup) Comrie, 87, of Ledyard, died March 6th in Spring, Texas.

She was born on Sept. 26, 1917, in Johnson, Vt., to Rev. Almer Fisk Gallup and Mildred Luella Barstow Gallup.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Silas Comrie, on Oct. 17, 2000, a brother, Wendell Gallup, and a sister, Celia Edwards.

Mrs. Comrie is survived by a sister, Marion Acton, of Butler, Pa.; three daughters, Mildred Holcomb, of Spring, Texas, Janice McCament, of Mt.Vernon, Ohio, and Christina Brady, of Spring, Texas; her son, Winston Comrie, of Ledyard; and six grandchildren, James McCament, of Washington, D.C., Keven McCament, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, James Brady, Kristi (Brady) Yetter, and Stephanie Brady, of Spring, Texas, and Drew Comrie, of Rochester, N.Y.

She was a graduate of Killingly High School in Danielson and attended Eastern Nazarene College, in Wollaston, Mass.

She was married to Wendell Comrie on Sept. 14, 1940, and celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death in 2000.

A daughter of a minister of the Church of the Nazarene, she was also a wife, mother, and a nurses' aide for several years at local convalescent homes. She was also a well-known local artist of land and seascapes, an avid photographer and lover of nature, especially of birds, flowers, and the ocean. She was a co-founder and leader for several years of the Ledyard Walkers; a political activist for a medical facility in the local area, which resulted in Pequot Medical Clinic; a Poll watcher; and an advocate of a "Liquor-Free Ledyard". She was also a founding member, with her husband, of the Preston Church of the Nazarene, formerly Norwich Church of the Nazarene, and a dedicated leader in that church for many years.

Her family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Hsitoric downtown Mystic, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Preston Church of the Nazarene, Route 2, Preston. Private burial will precede the memorial service, in Lambtown Cemetery, Ledyard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Preston Church of the Nazarene in memory of their mother and grandmother.

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Published by The Day on Mar. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Comrie

11 Entries

James McCament

April 2, 2005

By paint, by sketch and by photo Grandma captured glimpses of the soul and beauty of this world for the rest of us to see and enjoy. And now Grandma is seeing the full beauty of the next world-with her loving husband, our Grandpa, and so much of her family at her side-together again forever. Both she and Grandpa left us a rich legacy of memories, example, and love to sustain us with loving care until we see them again someday.

In loving memory from their oldest grandson,

Hazel Husted

March 18, 2005

My sincerest condolences to all the Comrie family. I know how much you'll miss your Mom and I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace. Know that your Mom is enjoying life as she never has before. It is beyond our imaginations, what she is experiencing right now, and we'll be reunited soon with her and all those who've gone on before.

Carolyn Chapman

March 17, 2005

Florence will never be forgotton. The memories I have are invaluable. My mother Marion, Florence, Aunt Mary and Aunt Bernie were so close in those years; it is impossible for me to think of one without the other. They were wonderful together and now they are together again.

Sunnee Spencer

March 15, 2005

Aunt Florence was a very unique & special person on earth. Her light & love radiated to others that crossed her path. The humorous comments & things she did will always be remembered. I will never forget the times we shared with my Dad (her brother) as I was growing up. I know he was there to greet her with her other loved ones as she crossed over. My heart goes out to all the family & friends who mourn the loss of her on earth.

God bless & much love,

Kristi Yetter

March 13, 2005

We all know that Grandma is with her dear husband and family watching over her children and grandchildren. We love you Grandma and will see you again

Carolyn and Lee Horton

March 10, 2005

Dear Winston and Andrew,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

She is at rest and with your Dad now and at peace.

Walking among the clouds of others and probably making sure they are doing the right things.

Love and prayers,

Elaine Dole

March 9, 2005

You're mother is now with the one she loves, and they both will take care off each other.

Love,

Elaine Bobby and Auntie Rita

Mildred Comrie Holcomb

March 8, 2005

Dear Mom,

I will always love you and miss you.

Your first-born daughter,

Mil

Denise Dole-Comrie

March 8, 2005

When the one you love

Becomes a Memory

The Memory

Becomes a Treasure

Memories of Grandma & Mrs. C will always be in our hearts.

Love, Drew & Denise