Eric Olander

Eric Olander, 96, of Cromwell, formerly of Kensington, died Monday at a local convalescent home. He was the widower of Hazel Anderson Olander. Born in Kensington, he was the son of the late Arvid and Alma Anderson Olander. Eric was a Dairy Farmer for many years and after retiring he hauled milk for the Ferndale dairy and Guida's dairy. He was a member of Bethany Covenant Church where he served on the Diaconate, the Christian Education Board and was the Superintendent of Sunday School. Eric was a role model to his family and all who knew him. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Mike Snowden of Bethlehem, his grandchildren; Erik, Todd, Willie Snowden, Douglas Olander and Lori Olander Miller, and nine great grandchildren. Eric's son, Richard Olander, predeceased him. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin, on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Burial will be in South Burying Grounds Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to Covenant Village of Cromwell, Benevolent Care Fund, 52 Missionary Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416.