Elizabeth Mazzola

Elizabeth Calkins Mazzola, 87 of Colchester formerly of Willimantic passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late James and Helene Calkins, sister of the late James and Mildred Calkins. She was a devoted wife to her late husband Joseph whom she shared 51 years of marriage. She leaves her son Charles J. Mazzola and his wife Dawn of Colchester, Joseph A. Mazzola and his wife Kellie of Ellington and Jeffrey C. Mazzola of Enfield; her granddaughter Courtney and her fiancAC. JJ, granddaughter Marissa and grandson Corey. She also leaves her sister-in-law Gloria Morris, her brother-in-law Charles Mazzola and his wife Andrea, her Godson Leo Morris, dear nephew Lee Michon and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth graduated from Norwich Free Academy and received her bachelor's in education from Connecticut Teachers' College, now known as Eastern Connecticut State University. She was a dedicated early childhood education teacher who taught for over thirty years at schools including St. Joseph's School, Natchaug School and in Coventry CT. She loved teaching children, singing, playing piano and cooking for her family and friends. She was also very proud of her family history as she was a member of the Mayflower Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Elder Brewster Society. Over the years she helped her husband Joe with many of the charities he was involved in including the March of Dimes and the Orders of the Sons of Italy of America which she was also a member. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her family, friends and those whom lives she touched. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. Calling hours will be Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic, CT.