Nellie Boisvert of Andover, widow of Raymond Boisvert, passed peacefully on September 27, 2012. Nellie was born on August 9, 1918, the eldest child of Santo and Josephine Bordonaro Lombardo. She lived in Hartford for most of her life and moved to Andover in 1966. After working several years for Traveler's Insurance Co., she started a new career at the State of Connecticut, serving in several administrative capacities. She was an administrative aide to Governors Grasso, O'Neill and Meskill, as well as to Attorney General Joseph Lieberman. Upon her retirement from the state, she served as Town Clerk for Andover for many years. She will be missed by her loving daughters, Claire and husband James DiBerardino, Yvonne Boisvert, and Frances and husband Michael Curtin. She is also survived by her cherished and caring younger sister, Connie Boisvert, her grandchildren, Diane, Steven and wife Diane, Sharon, Lisa, Tanya and husband Kyle, Justin, Corinne, Chelsea and a special great-grandchild, Sorel. She is survived by a wonderful brother-in-law, John Saccente and many nieces and nephews. Nellie was predeceased by her brothers Jimmy and Paul and her loving sister Frances "Honey" Saccente. The family extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation to a group of individuals who cared and watched over Nellie during the past few years, allowing her to stay in the comfort of her own home. Thanks to Lynn, her daytime aide and trusted angel for over two years; Robin, our Sunday morning angel, and Stella who provided respite at night. Thanks to neighbors Richard, Diane, Stephanie, Rusty and the many other friends in Andover who watched out for her. Thanks to the Hospice Team from VNA East/Vernon and to the team at Glastonbury Health Care Center, who cared for her with grace and dignity over the past 6 weeks, especially to Connie and the VIP group for welcoming her into their circle. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday Oct. 2nd between 9:30 and 10:30 at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Wllimantic prior to her 11:00am Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, 46 Valley St. Willimantic. Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nellie's memory may be made to Andover Public Library, P.O. Box 117, Andover, CT 06232, Andover Volunteer Fire Dept., 11 School St., Andover, CT 06232, or St. Mary Church, 80 Maple Ave., Willimantic, CT 06226. For an online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit
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