Posts to the tribute of Elsie S. Bauer

I found a letter from Mrs. Bauer to Vince Lawlor among his keepsakes. My condolences to the family. Lynne Bauer Campbell was one of my teachers at the high school and a chaperone of the trip to France. A family of good influence on the young!

I was among the many treated to Elsie's frequent and always appreciated letters over many years. Although I was living distant from Glastonbury, it was great that she would keep me and wife Pam informed of the happenings with her and John and the entire Bauer clan. An added bonus: she was so punctual with her cards and letters that I never completely forgot either my birthday or wedding anniversary! We "DeGemmises across the street" as one Buttonball clan were for so many years the beneficiaries of Elsie's kindness/generosity/good counsel and her ever-present smile… We always enjoyed hearing the stories of Elsie's early days in NYC, of her seven decades (maybe eight!) as a stalwart citizen of Glastonbury, and of her many travels to lands both foreign and domestic. Elsie's knowledge of the world, the country and of her beloved Glastonbury was all very deep, indeed. I have kept some of Elsie's letters aside, for periodic viewing. They remind me of what it is like to have a true friend in this world. And while many tales in Brokaw's "Greatest Generation" might tell of combat veterans and such, we can also commemorate Elsie's many years of service to country via the Army National Guard. For me and for all that have known Elsie, she is a bona fide member of The Greatest Generation. And, as Jesus proclaimed in the Bible regarding those most worthy of contributing to life on this planet: "You are the Salt of the Earth". Elsie, you are the Salt of the Earth, and may you rest in God's peace, forever.

Elsie & John were frequent participants at the Senior Center and supported many programs! While my employment for the town as the evening & Weekend programmer John & Elsie would join me on trips We had many laughs and a lot of fun! They are both now watching over their loved ones. Rest in peace! Norma Carey