Obituary of Regina E. Schlesinger

Palmer- Regina Elaine Schlesinger, 86, passed away June 18, 2020 with her loving husband by her side. She was born on March 5, 1934 in Three Rivers to the late Felix and Florence (Roberts) Marier. Regina was a longtime communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle in Palmer. She was previously a member of the Down to Earth Garden Club, Bespride Button Club, the National Button Society, and the Elbow Plantation Historical Society. She loved quilting, sewing, gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling and playing Bridge with dear friends. Regina also took pride in her hometown of Palmer as well as spending time with "the girls". Besides her parents, Regina was preceded in death by her brother Robert Marier. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 64 years, Edward A. Schlesinger, and by her children Sandra Kennison and husband Brad, Lynn Butler, Mark Schlesinger and Paul Schlesinger. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, Kara and Kyle Schlesinger, Heather Diaz, Tyler Lang, Kristy Rice and 3 great grandchildren, Elise and Xavier Diaz and Derek Rice. Regina is also survived by her brother Russel and sisters, Olive St. Germain and Ruth Soglia. Calling hours will be held on Wed. June 24th from 5-7 pm at the Beers & Story Funeral Home in Palmer. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home on Thur. June 25th at 9 a.m. for a procession to the Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Church in Palmer at 10:00 a.m.  followed by a burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Regina's Funeral Mass may also be attended virtually by clicking the following link https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/175354226. Donations in Regina's name can be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.