"Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Karen, I know you were so close to her. It's so hard to lose your mother. you were so good to her, have no regrets. We both have lost but we get through it. be strong my friend. Thinking of you alot. Your friend Karen Hebert"
In loving memory of
Elsie L. Lorence
May 14, 1921 - October 16, 2011
Middletown, RI - Elsie L. Paquin Coggeshall Lorence, passed away at Newport Hospital with family at her side on October 16, 2011. She was born on May 14, 1921, a life long resident of Portsmouth and Newport and residing the last several years at Forest Farm.Elsie was the oldest of seven children born to Harry R. Paquin and Leah M. Delisle Paquin. She was the widow of Gardner L. Coggeshall and Stanley H. Lorence.She is survived by her son, Gardner ?Bud? L. Coggeshall Jr. and his wife Joan of Tiverton, and her daughter, Karen M. Buonvino of Portsmouth and daughter-in-law Susan Coggeshall of Bristol.Elsie?s siblings Harry Paquin Jr. and Janice Paquin of Middletown, Irene Hansen of Florida and Annette Hibbad of Tiverton survive her.She leaves her grandchildren, Lori Lemos, Paul Buonvino and Tina Recupero of Tiverton; Ronald Coggeshall Jr. and Robin Harden of Bristol. She also leaves six great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.She was predeceased by her son Ronald Coggeshall, grandson Gardner Scott Coggeshall and her brothers Ralph and Wilfred ?Bill? Paquin and son-in-law Joseph Buonvino.Elsie served on the Board of the Eastern RI Cooperative Extension, a member of the Johnny Cake Club, and was an active member of the Portsmouth Senior Citizen Center for many years. Elsie enjoyed her role as a homemaker and was talented in arts and crafts from an early age, creating her own patterns to sew and knit for her family, enjoyed playing the piano, drawing, camping and breeding miniature poodles.Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 4-7pm, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RIHer funeral will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 11:00am, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Marys Churchyard in Portsmouth.Donations in her memory may be made to the Forest Farm Activities Center, 201 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 or to the Portsmouth Senior Citizens Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Tributes
"Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Elsie. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"Karen and Family, We are so sorry about your great loss. It is a great loss to us, also, as Elsie was always a big part of our lives. We will love her forever. Sister and brother-in-law"
"Karen and family, Arthur and I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Our deepest condolences, Aunt Elsie will be dearly missed, many good times with her over the years."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Karen. Love, Carmen and Earl"
"Karen and family, Elsie was a prize and a jewell. We loved her from the beginning. My mother felt a sister kinship with her. We were so grateful that she came into my Uncle Stanley's life. May she be at peace and be dancing in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Carol Hamilton Niece of Stanley Lorence"
"For Karen, Tina, Paul & all your family, Nana was a wonder and so much fun! For all the times we asked, "So where is Nana" as she traveled here and there - we now know. She has completed her final journey and is settled in heaven. We know you have so many fabulous memories - hopefully those will guide you through this sad time. Lots of love,"
"For Tina and Family Thinking of you at this sad time and hoping the memories of Nana will always bring a warm smile to heart Love Arleen"