Thursday, January 26, 2023
I was saddened to learn of your mother's death after 101 years of living a fulfilling life The picture of Laurie in the obituary is just how I remember her: beautiful, both on the outside and the inside, and always gracious, I met your parents in Darien, CT and enjoyed their company for many years. Who can forget their entertaining? I first tasted steak and kidney pie at one of their parties and discovered that it really was very good. I also remember when your parents added an addition to the house, with your mother explaining that now their children came back in pairs and they needed more room even though they were empty nesters! However, I think the best memory I have of your mother was when, as president of the Darien Congregational Church Women's Fellowship, at a meeting she told us she had an announcement to make. She certainly captured our attention, when she told us her life was changing. She quickly followed up that statement by explaining that she was not getting a divorce but rather she had accepted a position working for the local American Cancer society so she would be a "working women." I know Laurie will be missed but she was a blessing to all who knew her. I send my sincere sympathy to all the family.
Suzanne Zelinka in Naples, FL
