Dr. L. (Niki) ErlenmeyerKimling

We have lost an extraordinary person, who lived an extraordinary life.

On February16, 2021, Dr. L. (Niki) Erlenmeyer-Kimling -- a trailblazing research scientist and geneticist -- passed away peacefully at her home in Stamford, Connecticut, rejoining her beloved husband, Carl, who had passed away several years earlier. She is survived by her closest family member, her cousin, William Seddon, nee Dirst, of North Carolina, as well as a host of family, friends and professional colleagues, both here and abroad. She was eighty-eight years old.

She was a brilliant and accomplished geneticist and scientist, an ardent advocate for the safety and preservation of all animals and a joyous supporter on women in both their professional and personal lives

Most of all, she was always there – willing to listen, willing to help, willing to care – in support of her legion of friends, family and professional colleagues whom she now leaves in mourning at her departure.

While we will continue to miss her greatly, we are also moved to celebrate a life well lived, indeed. A memorial in Dr. Erlenmeyer-Kimling’s honor will be held at a later time, when the pandemic is over and it is safe to travel and hold public gatherings. In lieu of flowers or other donations, contributions may be made to the Carl F.E. Kimling Memorial Scholarship Fund at the School of General Studies: Columbia University, P.O. Box 1523, New York, New York. 10008.

Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. To read the full obituary, please visit www.lacerenzafuneralhome. com.