Verna J. Olson, 83, a lifelong Norwich resident, passed away at Chenango Memorial Hospital on May 8, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in East Pharsalia on August 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche (Newton) Dolan. She was a 1954 graduate of Norwich High School. After graduation, she went to work at NBT Bank and Trust and continued her employment there for nine years. She then spent 27 years working at Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals (later Proctor and Gamble) and retired in 1993. On May 11, 1963, Verna married Carl E. Olson at the Lutheran Church in Norwich. They remained happily married until his passing on August 21, 2004. Verna was also predeceased by her son, Chris E. Olson; her brother, Ken Dolan; and her sister in law, Mary Dolan. Survivors include her sister, Vera Finch; her sister in law, Doris and Ken Jones; very special nieces and nephews and their families as well as many special and loving friends. A memorial service for Verna will take place at 10:00 am on Friday May 17, at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. Norwich. A private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Verna’s memory may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815.
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