Obituary for Kristina Anne "Kris" Backhaus (Backhaus)
Kristina Anne Backhaus, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Florida. Born on October 10, 1946, in Springfield, MA to the late Robert C. Backhaus and Frances (Kelley) Backhaus.
Kris was a 1965 graduate of Enfield High School and received her undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University in 1969 and Master's (MSW) degree from Smith College in 1973.
Kris achieved a career as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker ((LICSW) specializing in child adoptions.
Upon her retirement in 2002, she established her home in Estero, Florida.
Kris is survived by her brother, William Backhaus and his wife Cynthia of Windsor, her niece, Lauren Backhaus of Boston, and nephew, David Backhaus of Redmond, OR. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins, aunts, and uncles from the Kelley family branch, also, her endeared "little sister" Rachel, and her friend Rose in Florida.
Kris's final wishes are not to have a funeral. Interment will be beside her mother in the Hazardville Cemetery, Enfield. Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield is assisting with local arrangements.
Kris was a 1965 graduate of Enfield High School and received her undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University in 1969 and Master's (MSW) degree from Smith College in 1973.
Kris achieved a career as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker ((LICSW) specializing in child adoptions.
Upon her retirement in 2002, she established her home in Estero, Florida.
Kris is survived by her brother, William Backhaus and his wife Cynthia of Windsor, her niece, Lauren Backhaus of Boston, and nephew, David Backhaus of Redmond, OR. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins, aunts, and uncles from the Kelley family branch, also, her endeared "little sister" Rachel, and her friend Rose in Florida.
Kris's final wishes are not to have a funeral. Interment will be beside her mother in the Hazardville Cemetery, Enfield. Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield is assisting with local arrangements.