Jean Carol Robinson
<p>Jean C. (Hathaway) Robinson, 72, of Suffield, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2023. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ on August 23, 1951; daughter of the late Charles and Geraldine (Stafford) Hathaway.</p><p> She graduated from Parsippany High School and eventually from the University of Connecticut with her Masters of Finance. In 1997, Jean was the recipient of a liver transplant that afforded her many additional years with her family and friends. Please consider becoming an organ donor, to give someone the ultimate gift of life. </p><p> Jean’s legacy is earmarked by her passion for genealogy - a subject that she was not only excited to investigate for her own knowledge, but also in order to preserve the family’s history for generations to come. She spent many years researching, compiling, and publishing the entire catalog, tracing the family roots all the way back to the Mayflower. Jean was an active member and former Regent of the Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and was a member of the Society of the Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut. </p><p><br></p><p>Jean had an affinity and love of sewing, and hand-crafted many of her daughters’ Halloween costumes, Easter dresses, and Christmas attire. Jean was a multidimensional artisan, whose passion for crafting was expressed in a variety of mediums. From porcelain dolls to quilts to jewelry, she could always be found hard at work on a new project. Jean was an avid reader and music lover, sharing her love of mysteries and song with everyone she met. </p><p><br></p><p>Jean is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Donald Robinson; two daughters Elaine (Kurt) and Mary (Frank); sister Joan Hathaway; and three beloved grandchildren Elizabeth, James, and Anthony (AJ).</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral Services are Private. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bridge Street, Suffield, CT. </p><p><br></p><p>A Celebration of Life will be announced for a future date. </p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Wreaths Across America (www.wreathsacrossamerica.org), or to the Penelope Terry Abbey DAR Chapter Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to “Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR” and mail to: Treasurer Suzanne Telesky, 5 Scitico Street Apt 17, Enfield, CT 06083-4821. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
Jean C. (Hathaway) Robinson, 72, of Suffield, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2023. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ on August 23, 1951; daughter of the late Charles and Geraldine (Stafford) Hathaway.
She graduated from Parsippany High School and eventually from the University of Connecticut with her Masters of Finance. In 1997, Jean was the recipient of a liver transplant that afforded her many additional years with her family and friends. Please consider becoming an organ donor, to give someone the ultimate gift of life.
Jean’s legacy is earmarked by her passion for genealogy - a subject that she was not only excited to investigate for her own knowledge, but also in order to preserve the family’s history for generations to come. She spent many years researching, compiling, and publishing the entire catalog, tracing the family roots all the way back to the Mayflower. Jean was an active member and former Regent of the Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and was a member of the Society of the Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut.
Jean had an affinity and love of sewing, and hand-crafted many of her daughters’ Halloween costumes, Easter dresses, and Christmas attire. Jean was a multidimensional artisan, whose passion for crafting was expressed in a variety of mediums. From porcelain dolls to quilts to jewelry, she could always be found hard at work on a new project. Jean was an avid reader and music lover, sharing her love of mysteries and song with everyone she met.
Jean is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Donald Robinson; two daughters Elaine (Kurt) and Mary (Frank); sister Joan Hathaway; and three beloved grandchildren Elizabeth, James, and Anthony (AJ).
Funeral Services are Private. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bridge Street, Suffield, CT.
A Celebration of Life will be announced for a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Wreaths Across America (www.wreathsacrossamerica.org), or to the Penelope Terry Abbey DAR Chapter Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to “Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, NSDAR” and mail to: Treasurer Suzanne Telesky, 5 Scitico Street Apt 17, Enfield, CT 06083-4821.
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