Amanda Jay Olsen 23 of Groton died unexpectedly at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 30,2020. She is survived by her parents Christopher Olsen of Jewett City and Denise Shannon of Duncan Az. as well as her brother Matt Olsen and Sister Emily Shannon.
Amanda was born at L&M Hospital in New London CT. She lived in Groton, Connecticut until she was 11 years old, and then she moved to Duncan Az, with her mother and sister. She graduated from Duncan Unified High School in 2015. Shortly after she graduated from high school she decided to return to Connecticut. Where she met the love of her life Jon Mencer. They were engaged to be married and planning their future.
She enjoyed camping and taking day trips with Jon. Among other things she also liked animals, puzzles, video games, graphic design, and art. She had a smile that would light up a room. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Her family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 10, from 5 to 7pm at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. Seating capacity limits, social distancing and use of face mask protocols will be in place.
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