In Memory Of
Elizabeth Mary Thiessen
1920
2014
Elizabeth Mary Thiessen
September 7, 1920 — October 31, 2014
Elizabeth Mary Thiessen, 94, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2014 at the Glendale Nursing Home.
Elizabeth was born September 7, 1920, at Saranac Lake, New York, the daughter of the late Charley Albert Boynton and Julia (Torrance) Boynton.
Elizabeth graduated third in her class from Saranac Lake High School, Graduated from Albany Teachers College, Washington Avenue, Albany, NY. She taught High School Math and Latin at Racquette Lake School' was employed at the Steam Turbine Department, GE in Schenectady NY. Elizabeth married George W. Thiessen October 6, 1946. Was the church secretary at State Street Presbyterian Church for 41 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded by her daughter-in-law Angela Campianolla.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, George of 68 years, her children; Walter Charles (Lisa) Thiessen, Sr., Rebecca Jean T. (Raymond) Scaringe, Peter Mark Thiessen and Paul David (Theresa) Thiessen. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the State Street Presbyterian Church, 5 Catherine Street, Schenectady, NY 12307 in Elizabeth's memory.
Funeral Service will be Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:00 am at State Street Presbyterian Church, 5 Catherine Street, Schenectady, NY 12307.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow the service in Schenectady Memorial Park Cemetery.
Elizabeth was born September 7, 1920, at Saranac Lake, New York, the daughter of the late Charley Albert Boynton and Julia (Torrance) Boynton.
Elizabeth graduated third in her class from Saranac Lake High School, Graduated from Albany Teachers College, Washington Avenue, Albany, NY. She taught High School Math and Latin at Racquette Lake School' was employed at the Steam Turbine Department, GE in Schenectady NY. Elizabeth married George W. Thiessen October 6, 1946. Was the church secretary at State Street Presbyterian Church for 41 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded by her daughter-in-law Angela Campianolla.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, George of 68 years, her children; Walter Charles (Lisa) Thiessen, Sr., Rebecca Jean T. (Raymond) Scaringe, Peter Mark Thiessen and Paul David (Theresa) Thiessen. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the State Street Presbyterian Church, 5 Catherine Street, Schenectady, NY 12307 in Elizabeth's memory.
Funeral Service will be Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:00 am at State Street Presbyterian Church, 5 Catherine Street, Schenectady, NY 12307.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow the service in Schenectady Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Visitation
Thursday, November 6, 2014
7:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
State Street Presbyterian Church
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
State Street Presbyterian Church
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