Constance
Constance P. Elder
d. June 19, 2017
HUDSON, MA
Constance Piper Elder, 90, of Hudson MA, passed away Monday June 19th after a long Illness. "Connie" to those who knew and loved her, was born on February 6, 1927 in Marlborough, MA. She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence A. Elder, daughter Susan (Burt), her parents Warren H. and Mildred (Keith) Piper of Marlborough MA, as well as her brother A. Keith Piper of Southborough MA.
Connie, a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, was a loving and caring person who was always there to help anyone in need. A woman of unshakeable faith, she was an active member of the parish at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson, MA. The church community was a source of great support and comfort for Connie over the years. She loved giving back by helping in any way she could, whether it was working at the Church fairs, as a member of the Alter Guild preparing for Sunday service, serving at the community dinners, or participating in ecumenical services.
Connie also enjoyed the Hudson Senior Center community. She actively participated often enjoying playing cards and socializing with her many friends.
Connie leaves behind a loving family who will forever be blessed by her kindness and unconditional love. She is survived by her brother David H. Piper of Port Lucie, FL, her five children; Dwight Elder and his wife Wendy (Vosburg) of Cumming GA, Peggy Elder of Leominster MA, Paul Elder and his wife Krystal (Halloran) of Hudson MA, Mark Elder and his wife Julie (Kiley) of Bedford MA, and Bruce Elder and his wife Lisa (LeBlanc) of Hudson MA. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren; Larry, Audra, Phillip, Alicia, Adam, Andrew, Evan and Garrett, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her loving and faithful Labrador Retriever Harley, who was always by her side.
Calling hours will be at Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA on Thursday, June 22, from 4-7pm as well as on Friday from 9:30-10:30AM followed by a service at 11AM in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5 Washington St, Hudson. Burial in Arlington National cemetery will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in her name to St. Luke's Church or to The Hudson Senior Center which both meant so much to her.
Constance Piper Elder, 90, of Hudson MA, passed away Monday June 19th after a long Illness. "Connie" to those who knew and loved her, was born on February 6, 1927 in Marlborough, MA. She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence A. Elder, daughter Susan (Burt), her parents Warren H. and Mildred (Keith) Piper of Marlborough MA, as well as her brother A. Keith Piper of Southborough MA.
Connie, a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, was a loving and caring person who was always there to help anyone in need. A woman of unshakeable faith, she was an active member of the parish at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson, MA. The church community was a source of great support and comfort for Connie over the years. She loved giving back by helping in any way she could, whether it was working at the Church fairs, as a member of the Alter Guild preparing for Sunday service, serving at the community dinners, or participating in ecumenical services.
Connie also enjoyed the Hudson Senior Center community. She actively participated often enjoying playing cards and socializing with her many friends.
Connie leaves behind a loving family who will forever be blessed by her kindness and unconditional love. She is survived by her brother David H. Piper of Port Lucie, FL, her five children; Dwight Elder and his wife Wendy (Vosburg) of Cumming GA, Peggy Elder of Leominster MA, Paul Elder and his wife Krystal (Halloran) of Hudson MA, Mark Elder and his wife Julie (Kiley) of Bedford MA, and Bruce Elder and his wife Lisa (LeBlanc) of Hudson MA. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren; Larry, Audra, Phillip, Alicia, Adam, Andrew, Evan and Garrett, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her loving and faithful Labrador Retriever Harley, who was always by her side.
Calling hours will be at Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA on Thursday, June 22, from 4-7pm as well as on Friday from 9:30-10:30AM followed by a service at 11AM in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5 Washington St, Hudson. Burial in Arlington National cemetery will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in her name to St. Luke's Church or to The Hudson Senior Center which both meant so much to her.
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