Olive J Buddington

I died on Thursday. I wasn’t ready to go; but I didn’t have any choice. I’ve had the most wonderful life – the only child of Viola and William Buddington – born on Eighth Street in the Buddington home. We’ve lived there since the 1890’s. The house was built in 1840.

After graduating Willimantic State Teacher College (now Eastern), I moved to Greenwich CT to teach at the Cos Cob School. From there I went to teach at Teacher’s College, Columbia University and then back to Greenwich to the North Mianus School.

I loved teaching and Greenwich – the best – and I earned a B.S., M.A. and a 6th year certificate all in Early Childhood Education. I kept busy with educational work and traveling around the world. After retiring with 37 years, I came back to Norwich to be with my father who lived to be 92, more community work and politics.

I repeat, I’ve had a wonderful life, met many wonderful people and enjoyed myself tremendously. Sorry I had to go. Thank you to all those wonderful people. Love ya – Olive

Olive is survived by her extended family and countless friends. At her request, services are private.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greenville Congregational Church, PO Box 908., Norwich, CT 06360.