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Elizabeth Shelley Obituary

Elizabeth Alden Shelley (Daisy)
Daisy Shelley died at her home in Redding, CT on July 23rd. She was 54 years old.
Daisy is survived by her mother, Jen Shelley, her sister Jennifer Gill, and her half-siblings, Peter Shelley, Mary Shelley, Jim Shelley and her long-time friend, Bill Ryan. She grew up in Wilton, attending Wilton schools and graduating from Wilton High School.
Multi-talented in both artistic creativity and intellectual pursuits, she explored her wide-ranging interests at various institutions of higher education. She attended Hampshire College and while there, took a semester at the Fashion Institute of London and then transferred to the Fashion Institute of Technology. She graduated with a degree in hat design. As much as she loved the creative side of fashion, the business of it was not for her. Returning to intellectual pursuits and considering a teaching career, she studied and graduated with honors from Columbia University, having majored in English Literature.
Returning to creative endeavors, she took a course in Master Gardening. Upon completion she established her own business designing and maintaining perennial and annual gardens for her many clients in the Fairfield County area.
She lived her life with great intensity, throwing herself into all pursuits. She loved beauty and she created it.

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Published by Wilton Bulletin on Aug. 6, 2019.

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Carol D'Amico

January 28, 2020

Devastating to learn of Daisy's passing. I found out a week later and sent her mom Jen a letter, though i'm not sure if made it. I have the best memories of Daisy and crazy, fun excursions today. Especially at Todd Rundgren concerts and other concerts. We spent many days at the beach, lounging and sharing our lives together. I was about to find a way to locate Daisy for Georgetown Saloon Alumni Facebook page when shortly later i learned she had passed. Daisy and I met at the Georgetown Saloon, we were inseparable. She's been on my mind constantly since last August when i heard the news.

Korinne Clinard

November 20, 2019

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Elizabeth (Daisy). I found her obituary online when I was trying to find her to contact her. I'm shocked and very sad to hear of her passing. I've always wanted to reconnect with Daisy, Jenny and her Mom. When Daisy and I were little we used to get in her mom's car which was a stick shift (car off) and pretend like we were driving to Long Island. She would get her hat, sunglasses and we would have our bonnie bell round lip gloss out pretending we were embarking on a trip. I'll never forget that and we had so much fun pretending. This was just one memory I had growing up with her out of many. I pray for peace and comfort to her family and mom and jenny.

Liza Duys - Lewellen

August 15, 2019

I was so sorry to hear about Daisy. I knew her since I was a child, our moms were very good friends. I've lost track of her over the years, but always remember her to be such a warm and friendly soul. My heart goes out to her family. Liza (Duys) Lewellen

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