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A Gracious and Beautiful Lady

We received the call that our sister-in-law passed away yesterday morning.

Liz lived with a peaceful dignity, and we can only believe that that is the way she died.

I hope that her husband, daughter and son (all sports fans) were able to watch the Super Bowl knowing that she would be with them in spirit.

Liz was a long-time second grade teacher, an avid reader and gardener.  She had her roots firmly established and was active in the local genealogy society.  She helped restore their colonial Connecticut home and did extensive research on its history and that of its original (and quite colorful) owners.


She truly was a gracious and beautiful lady.  She will be greatly missed.

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  1. Sorry to read this. Sorry for the lose of your family member.

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  2. I'm so sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. I'm sorry for your loss. your praise of this lady is heartwarming.

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  4. I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a very special person who will be remembered with love.

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  5. So sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a wonderful.lady.

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  6. So sorry to hear of this lovely lady's death. She sounds like she lived her life well.

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  7. Sorry to hear of your loss. And, oh dear (if you can forgive a bit of humor at such a time), coming from Conn. she and her family are probably Patriots fans too.

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