Keri Ann Renner, 61, of Windsor, CT, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 23, 1964, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Warren and Caroline (Hughes) Buzzard, Keri was the youngest of six children and attended Pen Argyl High School. She moved to Connecticut in 1999 and, in 2015, continued her education at Manchester Community College, graduating with a degree in Speech and Language Pathology. During her time at Manchester, she was a devoted member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Keri was an avid Girl Scout and served as the Juliette troop leader to her daughter Alyssa. Her passion for empowering young women led her to become the camp director at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester, where she dedicated eight years to creating memorable experiences for countless girls. In the summer of 2026, a flag ceremony will be held at Camp Merrie-Wood in Keri’s honor, celebrating the love and dedication she showed to every girl and to the camp itself.
In lieu of flowers, your donation will be made to the Girl Scouts of America and Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester, CT. In Keri's name.
Keri was an avid Girl Scout and served as the Juliette troop leader to her daughter Alyssa. Her passion for empowering young women led her to become the camp director at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester, where she dedicated eight years to creating memorable experiences for countless girls. In the summer of 2026, a flag ceremony will be held at Camp Merrie-Wood in Keri’s honor, celebrating the love and dedication she showed to every girl and to the camp itself.
In lieu of flowers, your donation will be made to the Girl Scouts of America and Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester, CT. In Keri's name.

