Laurie Grele Cain

Laurie Grele Cain left an indelible mark on her family, friends and community and passed away on August 9, 2020. Laurie was the beloved first daughter of the late Milton and Jean Grele and spent her formative years in Naugatuck, CT with her sister Lisa Grele Barrie of Raleigh, NC.

She leaves behind four accomplished children and their partners: Elizabeth and Drew, Molly and Rob, Tucker and Yulia and Sam and Emma.

Laurie’s extended network of friends remember her irreverent wit, vivacious personality and unbridled joy that she shared with so many, seemingly effortlessly. She went out of her way to nurture others and gave of her time and talents to many community organizations. Perhaps the greatest adventures of her life began when she met her soulmate and partner Dale Ploski in 2014 and they rebuilt their lives together, ending up in their cherished lake house in Andover, CT. Laurie’s zeal for biking, kayaking, and skiing climbed to fearless, new heights and she spent countless hours outdoors in the woods, water and slopes with Dale and their faithful dog, Billy Joel.

She was beloved by many. She will be missed beyond measure. She will remain deep in our hearts. To honor her memory, love, live, laugh and forgive with wild abandon.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring when it is safe to gather. Donations can be made to the Grele Scholarship Fund that awards outstanding seniors at Naugatuck High School and is administered by the Rotary Club of Naugatuck, PO Box 484, Naugatuck, CT 06770.