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Jenny Cramer Obituary
Born in Bridgeport on June 17, 1946, to the late John and Ethel Schwartz Kraemer, she was a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy, American International College and earned a masters degree in education from the University of Connecticut. Upon graduation she taught in the Norwich school system for four years before leaving to raise her family of three children.
She married Edward Cramer at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Norwich, on Feb. 28, 1971.
She devoted her life to her family and friends making sure that every holiday, birthday, anniversary and significant event was suitably commemorated.
She is survived by her husband Edward Cramer; daughters Alyssa Cohen (Matthew) of Westport, Erika Spano (Christopher) of Chatham, N.J.; son Jonathan Cramer (Lauren) of Wilton; and grandchildren Hannah and Ella Cohen, Evan and Jaxon Cramer and Abigail Spano.
Active in the Southeastern Connecticut Community, Jenny served as president of the Auxiliary of the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El, and played leadership roles in the parents' associations of Pine Point School and The Williams School. She was a life member of Hadassah, member of the L.A.M.B.S., and was co-owner of The Party Connection for the past twenty years. In recognition of her community service involvement, the New London Rotary Club awarded her a club honored Paul Harris Service Award.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Road, Waterford, with interment at Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery in Preston. Shiva will be observed at 22 Alewife Road, on Wednesday following the service until 9 p.m., on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Please do not send flowers.Contributions in Jenny's memory may be made to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Development Fund, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320, The Ellsworth Cramer Scholarship Fund at Norwich Free Academy, 305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 or the Center for Hospice Care of Southeastern Connecticut.
Byles Memorial Home, New London, is assisting with the arrangements. Please visit www.Byles.com for directions, to sign the guest book or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jenny Cramer
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Jean Silverstein
March 5, 2025
Rest in peace dear lady
Jean Silverstein
March 5, 2019
Thinking of Jenny and her sweet smile
Jean Silversten
March 5, 2019
Thinking of. Jenny and her sweet smile
September 20, 2018
We just learned of Jenny's passing and want to express our condolences to Ed and the family. We remember the always warm smile of our neighbor at the end of the street. May her memory be a blessing.
~Ellin and David Ruffner
April 5, 2018
Dear Ed and family,
Peter and I were shocked to see this on our return from being away the month of March. Heaven has gained an angel and we are all blessed to have seen her smiling lovely face all around town and in shul. Please know we share your sorrow and send our deepest condolences to all of you. Jenny will be greatly missed and we send our love to you.
Ceseli and Peter Milstein
Kathryn Cabral
March 19, 2018
Mr. Cramer and family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
Anne Ogden
March 19, 2018
Ed & Family - So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all.
~Anne Ogden
Jim and Sally Germain
March 18, 2018
Ed and family,
So sorry to hear about Jenny. Condolences to you and your family. She will be in our prayers.
March 17, 2018
Dear Ed and family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Jenny. She was a wonderful woman who loved her plants and flowers and it was a pleasure to "talk plants" with her. I am sorry. Maureen Brigham
Lise,Colleen,Kelly and Bob Reardon
March 16, 2018
Dear Ed and family,
The Reardon Family sends our sincerest condolences you. Jenny was a sweet, kind friend that always greeted us with that lovely smile on her face. She will be missed by everyone that was privileged to come to know her. Our family is thinking of your family during this difficult time for you. Our prayers are with you.
Amy Robinson
March 16, 2018
Dear Ed: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jenny was an amazing, generous and thoughtful person. May you find peace in the memories and in your heart.
March 16, 2018
Ed and family, I am so sorry on your loss of A beloved Wife, Mom and Grandmother. Jenny will be missed by many.
George Fisher
Jean Silverstein
March 16, 2018
Dear Ed,
My thoughts and prayers for you and family and friends at this loss of Jenny. May she Rest In Peace.
Miriam and Alan Greenwald
March 15, 2018
Dear Ed and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful and smiley Jenny ...I'll miss seeing her around town at her favorite little spots where I'd run into her and would always chat for at least 1/2 an hour or more .we would exchange grandkid stories as she had such love for her grandchildren . Jenny was also instrumental in helping us with our children's Bar and Bat Mitzvahs many years ago ..she will be dearly missed . May she Rest In Peace & her memory forever be a blessing ..
Very Fondly,
Miriam and Alan Greenwald
March 15, 2018
Ed: Daphne and I express our sincere condolences to your family and you.
Daphne M. Nielsen & Henry B. Resnikoff
Essex. CT
Marilyn Moran
March 15, 2018
Jenny was always a happy person and fun to talk with and wait on at Barry's Drycleaners. with much sympathy to her family
Marilyn
March 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. She will be sorely missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter and Debi Casey
Pam Livingston
March 14, 2018
Dear Ed and Family
Was so surprised and saddened to learn of the passing of Jenny. Such a loss of a wonderful, kind and caring person. When we saw each other, our chats were always about our families. How proud she was of her three children and her Grandchildren. Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Much love, Pam and Bill Livingston
Dolores and Chris Janssen
March 14, 2018
Deer Ed I just heard today of the passing of your lovely wife Jenny I'm so so sorry and my deepest condolences go out to you and your family she was such a lovely woman with a warm smile for me every time we met. I am deeply sorry for your loss if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask again my deepest sympathy Dolores and Chris
Irene and Dan
March 14, 2018
Dear Ed and family,
We grieve with you at the loss of your beautiful Jenny. She made the neighborhood a brighter place, for she always shared a smile,a twinkle, and was always a willing helping hand. We loved knowing the end of the road was the two of you.
Wishing your hearts peace.
Fay Clymer
March 14, 2018
To all of the Cramer Family...my sincerest condolences on the loss of someone so very precious to you all.A loss at any age diminishes us all.Jenny will be remembered as a very warm,caring good-hearted person. May she rest-in-peace now.G-d Bless you all.
March 13, 2018
Dear Eddie
We are so very sad to hear the difficult news
As sister Ellen's best friend from their earliest years , Jenny became a very friend to us .
She was one of the first to reach out to us after we lost our precious son .
It's significant for us to remember that the last time we saw Jenny and you was at Beth El a few years ago on a summer Shabbas when we came in for Rita and Myron Day at the synagogue .
So love from an old Norwich boy and Ellyn
Bob and Ada Elmer
March 13, 2018
Ed, please accept our condolences on Jenny's passing.
Bob and Ada Elmer
Stonington, Ct
Mark and Dianne Rubin
March 13, 2018
Dear Ed and Family,
It is with our deepest sorrow at your loss, Jenny was a wonderful person and we will miss her bubbly personality
Diane Levi
March 13, 2018
Ed,
I am so sorry to hear about Jenny. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Diane Levi
Vickie Videll
March 13, 2018
Ed and Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of someone so special. May the love of family and friends strengthen you in the days ahead.
Peg Curtin
March 13, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences to you Ed and your family. She will be missed. Peg Curtin
Rona and Martin Rutchik
March 13, 2018
We are so sorry to read of Jenny's illness and recent passing. She was an elegant, interesting, and happy accessory to our Norwich group of women, being a part of all celebrations and projects.
We send our sincere sympathy to Ed and the family.
Beth Sabilia
March 13, 2018
Ed and Family,
Deepest sympathy to all of you. May your memories of a kind and generous wife and mother comfort you.
Beth Sabilia and Family
March 13, 2018
My sincerest condolences to you, Ed, and your children. Your loss is tremendous and I can only say how sorry I am for your loss. Wrap yourselves in your memories of Jenny and remember all the good times you shared together. May she rest in peace.
Arlene Dressler
March 13, 2018
Ed & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Jenny. My sincerest condolences.
Peter Colonis
Scott Leader
March 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers to Ed and the family.
Scott, Karen, Robert, and Rachel Leader
David & Candy Brush
March 12, 2018
Jenny is a dream girl and her husband Eddy is a dream guy.
Both of you were special people especially before, during and after the wedding of Lucy & Mark.
May the sun shine brightly on you both
Love and God Bless
David & Candy Brush
Randy Greenstein
March 12, 2018
To the family of Jenny Cramer: I'm very very to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time of sorrow!!!! You are all in my heart. Randy Greenstein
March 12, 2018
Dear Ed, Erika, Alyssa and Jonathan,
My sincerest condolences with such sadness. She was such a vivacious and kind individual. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carol Aretakis
Florence Clarke
March 12, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy.
Barbara Cawley
March 12, 2018
Dear Ed and family - Please accept my heartfelt condolences regarding Jenny. She was so kind and considerate every time I saw and spoke to her, always asking about Bob, Peg and my kids. With deepest sympathy - Barbara Weller Cawley
Lisa Palone
March 12, 2018
Dear Alyssa and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have great memories of playing at your house when we were kids. Your mom was so kind and warm. I will keep you in my thoughts. -- Lisa Palone
March 12, 2018
Sending prayers and love to the entire Cramer family. Jenny will be dearly missed. Candy and Dave Brush
Gary Motin
March 12, 2018
My deepest condolences to Ed and the family. I always enjoyed talking to you and Jenny down at Mitchell Beach
Gary Motin.
Eileen Boyce
March 12, 2018
Dear Ed, Alyssa, Erica and Jonathan,
The Boyce family sends our love and condolences to you. Hearing of Jenny's passing was sad news indeed. No matter when or where we would meet, she would always greet me with such kindness and sincere interest in each of my kids. She was a truly lovely person who generously gave to so many and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eileen and Tom Boyce
Donna and Bill Pedace
March 12, 2018
Our condolences to the entire family. Jenny was a great friend and her loss is felt by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Leiper
March 12, 2018
Ed my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gladstone Family
March 12, 2018
Wishing Ed and the family our heartfelt sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Gina Debona/carter
March 12, 2018
So sorry to hear about jenny. May she r.i.p.
Hedy and Maury Siegel
March 12, 2018
Dear Eddie, Alyssa, Jonathan, Erica and adored grandkids,
We are extremely saddened to learn of Jenny's untimely passing. We have understood that the road these past months had been a difficult and uphill fight. We know that her tireless spirit will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. We hope that many fond and pleasant memories will sustain everyone at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Hedy and Maury Siegel
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