She was born on August 11, 1929, in Waterbury, the daughter of Aubrey Sleath and Marion Moore Sleath.
Florence was a graduate of Williams Memorial Institute, New London, CT. She was Girl Scout leader for many years in Old Saybrook, CT, and a canoe trip counselor camp Nippe-wauke Hebron, CT. She was Runner-up Mrs. New Haven 1955. She was a secretary for Cott Bottling Company, New Haven, CT, secretary and kitchen designer at Deforrest and Hotchkiss Lumber in Madison Ct, secretary and bookkeeper for Seaside Construction Inc, Old Saybrook, CT, She was Owner and director of Mother Goose Nursery School, Groton, CT for 17 years. She was a member of Toastmasters International in Ct and FL . She was an avid ballroom dancer, private pilot and volunteer at many schools helping children better their skills. Piano teacher as well. She loved family gatherings, travel, lunching with friends. Chocolate in any form and ice cream.
Florence is survived by her daughter Cynthia Mertens Hansen; grandson Hans P. Hansen; brother Robert C. Sleath; sister Elizabeth A. Farr; step son-in-law Evan Hazzard; grandchildren Stuart, Kathryn, and Brian Hazzard; several cousins, nieces, newphews, and friends.
She was the widow of Arthur R. Mertens, Jr., Joseph Minor and Paul Willis. She was also predeceased by her brother Barry Kent Sleath and step daughter Elaine Hazzard.
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