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Lori Bansavich of Amston, CT, passed away on June 5th, 2026, at the age of 67.
Lori’s greatest joy was her family. She married her high school sweetheart, Lenny, in 1979. They raised three children alongside their many beloved pets.
Lori was preceded in death by; her daughter, Lori-Lynn French of Dallas, PA; her son Leonard E. Bansavich III of Mooresville, NC, her sister Veronica Niver-Coveney of Peabody, MA and her parents Daniel and Rita (Schadtle) Niver of Glastonbury, CT.
To cherish her memory and mourn her loss, she leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Lenny, her daughter, Victoria (Matt) Cavanaugh of Andover, CT; son-in-law Paul French of Dallas, PA; Grandchildren, Paul Jr., Brian, Lily and Junior; siblings, Daniel Niver Jr (Myra), Kathy Niver (Skip Harvey), Janet Giola (Tom), Paula Hansen (Peter), brother-in-law Steve Coveney, and many in-laws, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A graduate of Glastonbury High School, she was a distinguished member of the FFA where she held the office of Chapter President and competed in competitions at its national convention in Kansas City, MO. She was the proud owner and operator of Lori’s Mobil on the Run, where she was recognized for her outstanding entrepreneurship by being named a top 100 Mobil station owner in the nation six times.
Please join us for a gathering of remembrance at the family home at 386 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT on June 27th, 2026. 2:00pm. All who knew and loved Lori are welcome.
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