Bodil Meyer passed away gently in her sleep on April 21, 2021. She was born Bodil Jensen in Tonder, Denmark, to Anna and Henry Jensen on October 15, 1936.
She is survived by her loving husband, Harry F. Meyer, her daughter Kathleen Catlin, her son Dwayne Meyer and five grandchildren; Joshua, Christopher, Alicia, Cristyl and Kristopher. She is also survived by her beloved sister Inger Margrethe and niece Anne Hemmerlin and her brothers Kjeld and Ivar of Denmark. She is survived by her sister-in-law Judith Meyer and several nieces and. nephews.
She is predeceased by her brother-in-law, Peter S. Meyer
Bodil was a practicing nurse in Switzerland and in the United States at Stamford Hospital. She completed her nursing training in her native Denmark.
Bodil was an instructor in quilting circles in Connecticut and in Europe. Bodil shared her love of flowers, especially orchids, with friends, family and her community.
A Funeral Service will be held at Old Mystic United Methodist Church at a later date.
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