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Olga Lupien Obituary
Olga married William Alan Lupien August 27, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in New London. They had 60 wonderful, happy years of marriage until his passing.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Janis and Joseph Cabral, and Cathy Lupien and Glenn Colby; grandsons and spouse, Steven Fargo, and Jeffrey Fargo and Meryl Goodman; and great-grandson Owen.
In 2019, Olga was honored as a "Golden Girl," a "mover and a doer" who helped shape New London. She volunteered countless hours on the board of United Cerebral Palsy, Girl Scouts, the Thames Science Center, Hospice of SECT, Save Ocean Beach, Friends of Harkness, New London Main Street and the annual Pre-Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil in New London. Above all, she felt her greatest contribution to her community was her door-to-door campaign resulting in school crossing guards for New London children.
Our mother's passing has left a void which will never be filled, but we know she is with her Bill now. In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with our mother's legacy of putting others first, please do an act of kindness for an elderly person not as fortunate as she felt she was. - Janis and Cathy
Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. COVID-19 protocols are in place. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021, in St. Agnes Church, Niantic, followed by burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. Condolences may be shared on Olga's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Michael Farrar
April 10, 2021
Janis and Cathy, we are truly saddened to learn of your mother's passing. Our mother, Rose Fabbri Farrar, was a lifelong friend and beach buddy. They shared many wonderful moments together, from their early years all throughout their lives. Olga was an inspiration to our entire family for her selfless devotion to the betterment of New London in general and Ocean Beach in particular. She represented the embodiment of a positive, can do attitude.
God bless you all.
Michael, David and Joseph Farrar
Patty
April 9, 2021
so sorry for your loss . olga "Mrs Lupien". She was mi s oldest and closet friend. She lived the beach. She is now with Bill and the rest of the ocean beach circle..Olga always had a smile and she was always sweet to me..RIP lively lady
Love Parrt Kirkpatrick Jason Camarota
Megan Murphy
April 7, 2021
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Olga Lupien. She was a nice lady who I remember as 1 of the cafeteria ladies @ Winthrop Elementary School in New London. I would often talk with her at outside recess after lunch @ Winthrop School when I was a student there. My condolences go out to her family & friends at this difficult time She was a wonderful person who will be missed by all & May she r.i.p.
Holly Popa
April 6, 2021
Janice and Cathy, My thought and prayers are with you. I will never forget her stories at the beach and comparing our cooking styles together and her trips she took with your dad. We had fun sharing our foods together. Every year my mom and would wait for that phone to ring to raise money for Save Ocean Beach and dinners. I will never forget her.
Joanne Eisenhard
April 5, 2021
I’m so sorry to read of the passing of this “dynamo of a woman.”
Olga was friends with my parents (Amelia & Dom Dipollina)and Aunt & Uncle (Adria & Ernie Norville). She & I were in contact until this past year.
Please know the Lupien family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m unable to attend the funeral , but will be there in spirit.
Joanne Dipollina Eisenhard
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Adma Woodhead
April 5, 2021
Writing on behalf of our mom, Adma Woodhead, we are so glad that Mom and Olga were close friends for so many years, together with other dear friends forming a circle of sisterly camaraderie at Ocean Beach that lasted for many decades -- in addition to many other circles and events together. Our mom will miss Olga greatly. Ocean Beach will not be the same. - Mary & Sarah
Donna Curtis knight
April 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Olga will be missed by all who knew her RIP
Carol Kurpiewski
April 1, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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