Norma Kenvin Petersen
August 4, 1928 — December 19, 2019
Norma Kenvin Petersen
CHESHIRE- Norma Ruth Kenvin Petersen, 91, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. Norma was born August 4, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY; daughter of the late James Marion and Gladys (Macdonald) Kenvin.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Louis George Petersen; three daughters, Leslie Fisher (Gordon) of PA, Wendy Carter of MI, Diana Wiggs (Jim) of MA; her older brother Roger Kenvin of CA; eight grandchildren, Bryan (Cassandra), Megan (Mike), Jeffrey (Kristina), Maureen (Michael), Meredith (Kevin), Ellen (Jon), Alex, and Lauren; and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her younger brother, Harry Kenvin.
Norma received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University in NY and her Master’s degree in Education from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught at several private schools in the area. She was a lifelong and devoted fan of the NY Mets and UCONN basketball teams. An avid swimmer into her late 80’s, she celebrated her 80th birthday with 80 laps in the pool. She was a voracious reader of books and a regular patron of the local library. She was an active member of the Cheshire United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed family reunions on the shore and travel throughout the U.S. and Europe with her husband. Norma loved her many cats and dogs, welcomed strays into her home and, in later years, fed wild turkeys in her backyard. Norma sponsored a child in the Save the Children program for over 40 years. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life and always brought a smile to her face. She introduced them to swimming and tennis at Copper Valley where she was a member for many years. Her positive spirit and joyful personality will be missed but her stories and memories will be carried on through her loving family.
A Memorial Service for Norma will be held at a later date in the Spring. There are no calling hours and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St, 06410, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Donations in Norma Petersen’s name can be made to Save the Children, 501 Kings Hwy E #400, Fairfield, CT 06825.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Louis George Petersen; three daughters, Leslie Fisher (Gordon) of PA, Wendy Carter of MI, Diana Wiggs (Jim) of MA; her older brother Roger Kenvin of CA; eight grandchildren, Bryan (Cassandra), Megan (Mike), Jeffrey (Kristina), Maureen (Michael), Meredith (Kevin), Ellen (Jon), Alex, and Lauren; and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her younger brother, Harry Kenvin.
Norma received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University in NY and her Master’s degree in Education from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught at several private schools in the area. She was a lifelong and devoted fan of the NY Mets and UCONN basketball teams. An avid swimmer into her late 80’s, she celebrated her 80th birthday with 80 laps in the pool. She was a voracious reader of books and a regular patron of the local library. She was an active member of the Cheshire United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed family reunions on the shore and travel throughout the U.S. and Europe with her husband. Norma loved her many cats and dogs, welcomed strays into her home and, in later years, fed wild turkeys in her backyard. Norma sponsored a child in the Save the Children program for over 40 years. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life and always brought a smile to her face. She introduced them to swimming and tennis at Copper Valley where she was a member for many years. Her positive spirit and joyful personality will be missed but her stories and memories will be carried on through her loving family.
A Memorial Service for Norma will be held at a later date in the Spring. There are no calling hours and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St, 06410, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Donations in Norma Petersen’s name can be made to Save the Children, 501 Kings Hwy E #400, Fairfield, CT 06825.
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