Elsa Hernandez Lesinski-Brenner, passed away November 15th, in CRVNA Hospice House, Concord, after complications from surgery, with her daughters by her side.
Born in 1929 in New York City, her careers included professional Latin dancer, early childhood educator, community volunteer and loving mother. Married to Hendrick Lesinski in 1950, they became parents to two girls. After 21 years of widowhood Elsa married Nathan Brenner in 1991 and was once again widowed in 1994.
Survived by daughters Lilice Boesen (Charles) of Vancouver, BC and Jane Toumpas (Ernest) of Concord, five grandchildren, Elina, Mari, Bryant, Anastasia and Ari. Her love for knitting was expressed in her last project, a blanket for her first great grandchild, due in March.
Mom, finally at peace, will be buried in the family plot in Vermont. Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Friends Program (Concord) or CRVNA Hospice House.
Life's a Stitch 
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