Esther Althea (Crouch) Holmberg died peacefully Wednesday night at Mystic Manor where she had been a resident since April 1. For twenty years she had lived at Daytona Beach and prior to that in Ledyard.
She was born in Ledyard, the daughter of Timothy and Evelyn (Montgomery) Crouch. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Holmberg, in 1965, an infant son, a grandson, Eric Lotring, two sisters, Ida Wilcox and Anna Bjorn, nine brothers, Giles, Harvey, Timothy, James, George, Raymond, Robert and Leonard, all of CT and Roger of Florida. Also, her long-time friend, Roland Murphy of Daytona.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Lotring of Daytona and New Brunswick and Ida Lillibridge of Norwich. Also three grandsons, Todd Lillibridge of Iowa, Scott Lillibridge of Massachusetts, Jon Lotring of Stonington, two greatgrandchildren, John Henry Lotring and Kathrn Marie Lotring, of Stonington, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three brothers, Everett of Groton, Arthur of Ridgefield, and Paul of Florida.
Esther retired from the State of CT. She was an avid golfer and reader, a talented painter, seamstress and knitter. She had enjoyed travelling and doing volunteer work. She was faithful in her daily devotions.
Donations in her name may be made to CT Lions Eye Research, PO Box 9268, New Haven CT 06533.
A Graveside Service will be held on May 17 at 10am at Lambtown Cemetery, Ledyard. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic is assisting the family.