Elsie Schemerhorn
In Memory of
Elsie M.
Schemerhorn (Mathews)
2018

Obituary for Elsie M. Schemerhorn (Mathews)

Elsie M.  Schemerhorn (Mathews)
Elsie (Mathews) Schemerhorn, age 88, passed away in Westerly on May 2, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Myron F. Schemerhorn, who predeceased her in 2004 after 56 years of marriage.

Elsie was born in Stonington Borough to the late Manuel Mathews and Evangeline (Travers) Mathews. She was a lifelong resident of Stonington Borough. Elsie graduated from Stonington High School in 1948 and retired after more than 30 years at Electric Boat.

Elsie enjoyed traveling, puzzles, and spending time with her family and her friends, especially her Tuesday Breakfast Bunch.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Psimer and Linda Moroso; grandchildren, Michael, Sara, Kate and Steven; and great grandchildren, Athena, Izzi, Julia and Myron (MJ), who brought her so much joy over the last few years. Elsie is also survived by her brother John Mathews; and her nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 9-10:30a.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, immediately followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 11am at St. Mary’s Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Stonington. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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