Elizabeth M. Harlow

August 12, 1936 ~ December 7, 2024
Born in:
Boston, MA
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Elizabeth M. Harlow, 88, of Hamden, passed away on December 7, 2024, at Whitney Center. She was born in Boston, MA on August 12, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Binnig) Harlow. She is survived by her son William Gunn and his wife Amanda, her grandchildren Carolyn Gunn, William Gunn and his wife Annie, Meredith Gunn and Delaney Gunn, great-granddaughter Alexandria Benites, and beloved friend Lauren Loro. She was predeceased by her sister Carolyn Rosenthal.
Elizabeth taught music in the Hamden Public Schools for 25 years. She was in many elementary schools, the middle school, and Hamden High School, where she directed the chorus and the very popular Swing Choir. She also played the organ at St. Stephen Church and St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. After retiring she became an accomplished watercolor artist.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and aides at The Whitney Center in Hamden, especially Peggy Joyce.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul VI Parish/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Please meet directly at the church. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Calling hours will be on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Memorial contributions in Elizabeth’s name may be made to Animal Haven, 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473, or to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please see Elizabeth’s obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
Services
Visitation: December 15, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Mass of Christian Burial: December 16, 2024 10:00 am
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2819 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-248-0141
So many great memories of Liz throughout my childhood years and adulthood. She was talented in so many ways. We will miss our visits with her.
When I think of Liz, I think of light, of sparkle, of joy. To me, that was her essence. She imparted the exquisite serenity of that essence to her students. It was delivered with a demanding patience that required excellence, but also recognized and forgave the missteps that excellence often exacts. Her creativity was boundless and filled her classroom with possibility and passion. My sincere condolences to all who so dearly loved her…Kathleen Burkhart (Asst.Principal, HHS 1987-1995)
You will be greatly missed, but you have tremendously loved.
May the memories of you comfort those of your family, friends and loved ones during this sad time of loss.
Dunbar Hill Elementary 1986 – 1989; Hamden High 1994- 1998
Her memory will most certainly resonate for years and years to all those she knew.
Peace and love to Bill and family!
Bill, Lauren, and family, I am so sorry to learn about your loss. I remember he well from my days at Hamden High. She was such a kind and gracious soul. My most sincere condolences.