Elizabeth C. Peterson

Elizabeth C. Peterson, 81, of New Britain, beloved wife of Robert V. Peterson, died peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Brittany Farms Healthcare Center. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Bura Clebowicz and was a life long New Britain resident. Elizabeth graduated from New Britain High School in 1942 and received her B.S. degree from Central Connecticut State College in 1950. She received her Masters degree from the University of Hartford and continued her sixth and seventh years of education at the University of Connecticut. Elizabeth was employed as an elementary school teacher in New Britain for 35 years, having taught at Lincoln School and later at Holmes School before retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, the Women's Club of New Britain, New Britain Opera Club and the New Britain Music Club. In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by a sister, Emily Piehl of New Britain, a brother, Martin Clebowicz of New Britain, and many nieces and nephews including Martin Clebowicz of East Hampton, Diane Cogswell of Maryland, Wallace Clebowicz of Old Saybrook, George Piehl of Manchester, NH, and Brian Clebowicz of Manhattan Beach. CA. She was predeceased by a brother, Dr. Alexander Clebowicz. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St. New Britain. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Central CT, 205 West Main St. New Britain, CT 06052, or to St. Peter's Church, 98 Franklin Sq., New Britain, CT 06051