Ludmila Alexandrovna Perevozchikova, 82, of Newtown, beloved wife of Gerald Perevozchikov, died peacefully May 1, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born on December 24, 1935, in Uzbekistan, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Voronin and Olga Ludwig Voronina.

In addition to her husband of 59 years, her devoted children and their spouses, Yulia and Eugene Vereshagin of Newtown and Oleg and Alla Perevozchikov of Simsbury and; a brother, Vyacheslav Voronin and wife Yevgenia of Uzbekistan; cherished grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, and Anna Vereshagin, all of Newtown, Stanislav Perevozchikov of New York City, and Marina Perevozchikova of Simsbury, survive her.

Mrs Perevozchikova was a college graduate and employed as an accountant for the Central Asia Atom TEP Corporation of Uzbekistan where she worked in infrastructure and city planning for many years, until the time of her retirement. Together with her family, she immigrated to the United States in 2009 and was very proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2016.

Mrs Perevozchikova loved people and her natural social ability and smile endeared her to many. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flower beds surrounding her home, as well as all animals, especially the family pets. Mrs Perevozchikova was a devout Orthodox Christian, and her strong faith served her well as she courageously fought her illness, surpassing the expectations of many physicians.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the medical staff at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Health for their compassionate and professional care extended to Mrs Perevozchikova in her time of need.

A funeral service will take place Thursday, May 3, at 9 am directly in Three Saints Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Avenue, Ansonia. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Closer To Free For Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven CT 06508-9979.

The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, is in care of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at wakeleememorial.com.