Anna Eleanor Olson, of North Haven, CT, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on February 20, 2024 at the blessed age of 100. She was born in West Haven, CT, on November 19, 1923, the daughter of Carl & Ida Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl George Olson and her brothers and sisters, Eric Johnson, Herbert Johnson, Ellen Madison and Vivien Bower.
Anna loved her family and passed along a legacy of hard work and kind words. She enjoyed reading, her backyard plants, flowers and shopping. She was proud of her Swedish heritage and was a member of the Swedish VASA Order for 52 years and a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She lived her last year at Complete Care at Meriden, cared for by dedicated aides who enjoyed her spunk for a woman her age.
Anna is survived by her five children- Dennis (Cynthia) Olson, Suzanne Boor, Brenda (Thomas) Samal, Lee (Alexander) Palmieri and Gary Olson; her six grandchildren- Ellen (Bryan) Leslie, Krista (Anthony) Ching, Alicia Samal, Christopher Olson, Emily Olson & Jonathan Olson, and six great-grandchildren- Bryan Leslie Jr., Hunter Leslie, Abigail Ching, Preston Ching, Evelyn Ching & Amelia Ching. She is predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Samal and son-in-law, David Boor.
Interment arrangements are private. Gifts in her memory may be made to Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, PO Box 185531, Hamden, CT 06518.
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