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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. Meryl BaerFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    So sorry for your family's loss.

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  2. TaborFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

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

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  3. Muffy's MarksFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:54 PM

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

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  4. Linda ReederFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:24 PM

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

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  5. Arkansas PattiFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    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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  6. Country GirlFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM

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

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  7. Sally WesselyFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:09 PM

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

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  8. TomFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    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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  9. Jenn JilksFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    My condolences. A beautiful post.

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