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Lena Nilsson Obituary
Lena lived most of her life in both New London and Groton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Nilsson, on June 11, 1990.
She is survived by her son, David C. Nilsson Sr. and his wife, Caroline, of Waterford; four grandchildren, David C. Nilsson Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Ledyard, Heidi McSwain and her husband, Richard, of Ledyard, Jason Nilsson and his wife, Jennifer, of Mystic, and Jessica Mazowski and her husband, Thomas, of Westerly; and eleven great-grandchildren. Lena is also survived by a sister, Bernice Simpson, of Acton, Mass.
Lena was a member of Montauk Avenue Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher as well as the superintendent of the Sunday School and she attended the Groton Bible Chapel. She will be remembered for her smile and laughter and for being a very caring person.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. Interment will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. Visiting hours will be this, Wednesday, evening from 6 until 8 o'clock at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be directed to the Groton Bible Chapel, 108 Toll Gate Road, Groton, CT 06340.
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Memories and Condolences
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Grace Vaghini
June 16, 2007
Dear David and Family,
My memories of your family go back as far as I can remember. Aunt Lena and Uncle David were part of the thread of our family. They would arrive with Prince and stay for several days. Your dad was such a handsome, kind, gentle, man. I can still hear his voice even now. Your mom would sit at the kitchen table with us and talk about any subject at hand. She would always make us laugh and was always imparting words of wisdom.
When I think about Birch Street and my childhood I always see them as part of my family. They will always remain in my heart.
Mary Ann Correll
June 13, 2007
Lena will always have a special place in my heart. I lived next door to Caroline and Dave and Lena and her husband would visit at times. We all attended what was the Center Groton Baptist Church and were involved in ladies functions there. Lena was always smiling and friendly and we had many good times together. She will always be remembered for her kindness and love for her family.
richard mc entee
June 13, 2007
Dave your mother leased us our first apt. we remained friends for many years after, i have nothing but great memories of her and your dad. Dick McEntee palm beach fl
Mary Anne Donohue
June 13, 2007
I have wonderful memories of our neighbor, Mrs. Nilsson. Always kind and caring and certainly made the Donohue girls welcome in her home or backyard. To David & family, I am sorry for your loss. Mary Anne Donohue
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