Born in Germany on June 23, 1947 the daughter of Ilmar Rupner and Irina Rupner, she grew up in South Windsor. CT and raised a family of her own in Vernon, CT. She devoted her career to teaching where she positively impacted the lives of thousands of students. She leaves one son and his wife, Warren "Skip" 'Newberry, Jr. and Olivia Zirker; a daughter and her husband, Kristin (Newberry) Purcell" and Jamie Purcell; and three grandchildren, Linus, Louisa and Shelby. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church, P.O. Box 165, South Windsor 06074.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their words of comfort during this difficult time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnnorth.com.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
