Mae Salce

Mae E. (Ostrom) Salce, 92, of Madison died surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was predeceased by her loving husband John J. Salce. This past February 14th would have been their 70th wedding anniversary. Born in Nykoping, Sweden, daughter of Gustav Adolf (Larsson) Ostrom and Nancy Olivia Djupstrom Ostrom Shepheard. Daughter to her loving deceased step father, Albert R. Shepheard of New Britain, CT. and predeceased by a brother Sherda (Larsson) Ostrom. Mae was a Registered Nurse having graduated from the New Britian Hospital Nursing Program in 1941. She ably assisted and helped her husband John in founding Hygrade Precision Technologies of Plainville, in 1962. Mae resided in New Britain for 39 years, moving to Kensington and then to Madison in 1991. She was a winter resident of Marco Island, FL for over 30 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Madison. Her happiness in life was her family and friends. "Gram" or "Nonnie" or "Mom" or "Amazing Mazie" was always so proud of her children and grandchildren, serving as a mom, mentor, and friend to everyone in life. Her love of life will be forever remembered. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Joan and Bob Cardello of Madison, and her son John A. Salce and Wendy Faulkner of Prospect; her sister in law, Florine Spendolini of Cape Cod, MA and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren and grand dogs. Special gratitude is given to Marieanna Barber, her caregiver and the many wonderful aides and helpers, Lillian Geraci and Pam Lindsey at the Hearth at Gardenside, Branford, CT. who brought her such joy and happiness. Her most knowledgeable, compassionate doctors and their staffs, Dr. Searle Epstein, of Madison, Dr. Jamie Gerber of New Haven and Dr. David Simon of Guilford. Pastor Heide of the Lutheran Church of Madison and the many caring and wonderful parishioners. The Salce/Cardello families will be eternally grateful for all their time, attention and caring for Mae. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Lane, Madison, CT. Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the Church from 9a.m. until time of service. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Garden Mausoleum, 1309 Stanley St. New Britain, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association,PO BOX 11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312 or to a charity of the donors choice. Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden in care of arrangements. www.siskbrothers.com

Mae Salce

October 11, 1919 - April 12, 2012