Minnie (Fowler) Lamphere Kolasa, age 92, of Whalehead Road, Gales Ferry, passed away Thursday at Backus Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Preston on September 7, 1916 the daughter of Irving and Lulu (Avery) Fowler.
Minnie will be remembered as a kind and giving lady who always took the time to help others.
She was married to William R. Lamphere for 55 years before his death in 1992. She later married Thaddeus “Ted” Kolasa. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, William R. Lamphere Jr. of North Stonington, Bradley R. Lamphere of Ledyard, and Daniel A. Lamphere of Culpepper, VA; a brother Lawrence Fowler and his wife Ethel of Norwich, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, most of whom she shared her home with over the years.
She was predeceased by 5 brothers.
Her family would like to thank Kathy Nunier, Minnie's daughter-in-law Loretta, and Karen Kolasa for their assistance and also the kind and loving care of the nurses at the E-3 stroke unit at Backus Hospital.
Her family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown mystic on Wednesday from 5-8pm. A Private Graveside Service will be conducted at Avery-Stoddard Cemetery, Ledyard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of S.E.C.T (www.hospicesect.org).
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