Kerstin Lindquist, 85, formerly of Ferry St., New Haven passed away Saturday January 24, 2009. She was the widow of Folke Lindquist. She was born in Uppsala, Sweden, January 25, 1924 daughter of the late Emanuel and Regina Lagerstrom Erikson. Mrs Lindquist was employed at Silver's Drug Store and was a cashier with Railroad Salvage in West Haven, prior to her retirement. She was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, financial secretary of the VASA Order for 40 years, and secretary to the Swedish Aid Foundation for 30 years. She is survived by a son Jan Anders Lindquist of Strafford and a longtime friends Soyna & Walter Krummrey and family. She was predeceased by a son Erik Bjorn Lindquist and a sister Karin Jans. Memorial Service will he held Wednesday morning January 28, at Bethesda Lutheran Church 11:00. Interment will be private. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT 2300 WHITNEY AVE HAMDEN. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan St. New Haven CT 06510, or to the VASA Order of America.