In Loving Memory of Colleen Grebasch
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
The Old Saybrook community and the wider region are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Colleen Grebasch, a beloved 75-year-old woman whose life was tragically taken in a fatal vehicle rollover on Sunday evening in Griswold. Her passing has left a deep sense of sorrow among family, friends, and all who knew her, as they struggle to come to terms with a life ended far too suddenly.
On Sunday, December 14th, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a tragic accident occurred near Exit 24 on I-395 southbound. Connecticut State Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision and discovered that a pickup truck had exited the roadway and collided with a portion of an overpass, sustaining heavy damage. Colleen Grebasch, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of her injuries. The loss has sent shockwaves through those who loved her and through the communities she was part of.
Colleen will be remembered as a woman of grace, strength, and quiet kindness. At 75, she carried with her a lifetime of experiences, memories, and love that she freely shared with those around her. She was a steady presence—someone whose wisdom, compassion, and gentle spirit brought comfort to family and friends alike. Her life was marked not by grand gestures, but by the countless small acts of care that define a truly loving soul.
To her family, Colleen was a cherished presence whose love formed the foundation of so many treasured moments. Her absence leaves an ache that words cannot fully express. Yet, within that grief lives a profound gratitude for the years shared, the lessons taught, and the love that will endure long beyond this moment of loss. She will be remembered in family stories, in traditions passed down, and in the quiet spaces where her memory lives on.
As the investigation into the accident continues, the community stands united in support of the Grebasch family. In times like these, sorrow is shared, and so too is remembrance. Colleen’s life mattered, and her memory deserves to be honored with dignity, compassion, and love.
May Colleen Grebasch rest in eternal peace. Though she is no longer with us, the legacy of her life—her kindness, her strength, and her enduring love—will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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