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Jean McCauley Obituary
Jean became a hairdresser at age 17 and worked all her life until late last year in that field. She worked at several salons in Middletown, including with her best friend and cousin, Lucy Ott, at Lu's Beauty Shoppe and most notably for over 20 years at The Duchess on Washington Street with Lucy and their good friends Jay Luberti, and Rita Bonvino, and then for many years at Cover Girl Metro in Metro Square. She often remarked that she had been on Main Street for 66 years.
Jean married Donald McCauley in 1948; together they raised their daughter Barbara in the family home on Grove Street in Middletown. Jean is survived by her daughter, Barbara and her husband Carl Franzoni, of Middletown and her grandchildren Suzanne and her husband Andrew Kleeman of Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Michael and his wife Jennifer Franzoni of Cumberland, Rhode Island along with her great-grandchildren Jacob and Spencer Kleeman, and Morgan and Nolan Franzoni.
In accordance with Jean's wishes, a graveside memorial and burial will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11 am at Saint Sebastian's Cemetery in Middlefield, where she will be laid to rest along side her beloved husband Donald. Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating her life at her final resting place.
The family requests that Jean's life be honored as she lived it, always putting the needs of others before her own. A Mercy High School Spirit of Catherine Scholarship has been established to commemorate Jean's life. Memorial contributions can be made directly to Mercy High School, Jean McCauley Fund at 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT, 06457. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean McCauley
February 24, 2013
Dear Barbara and Carl,
Your mother was so special in so many ways. The best neighbor and friend you could hope for. I will always remember her Friday night visits with my mother to do her hair at home.
We were blessed to know her and we will all have goood memories that go way back to grove street. We hope your memories are a comfort.
JoAnn and Bill Mariano
Connie & Dean McCoy
February 23, 2013
Dear Barbara and Family,
Just learned of your mother's passing away. She will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Lori Valente
February 20, 2013
Dear Barbara and family,
Please except my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time, with the loss of your dear mother Jean. I had the pleasure of working with her in Middletown at Command Performance. Jeanie-Beanie always had a smile a mile wide and would give you the shirt off her back. I will always hold fond memories of her in my heart. She always spoke of you and her grandchildren with so much love. Heaven has received a truly wonderful angel.
Elizabeth Bonvino
February 19, 2013
Dear Barbara and Family,
Our beloved friend Jean's has touched our hearts' through her friendship, love, compassion, and faith in God.
We are thankful for the wonderful friendship that we all shared together.A friendship that was made in heaven. The threads of this friendship that we all shared will never break and continue to live in our hearts until we meet again at heavens gate.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rita, Betty, and Jessica
Hollie R.
February 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a wonderful friend and I so enjoyed working with her! I'm glad I got to see her just a few short weeks ago, but she will be sorely missed. Heaven's got another beautiful angel.
Maryann Ott
February 19, 2013
To my Second Mother Jean,
I will miss you forever and never forget you.
Your Other Daughter, Maryann
February 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Jean was so special to me. We would reminisce about Grove Street, since she lived a few houses from my grandparents. I will miss her very much, but her memories will be with me always. Sincerely, Amelia M.
Judi O'Brien Durham
February 18, 2013
Barbara,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such an upbeat person and had a smile and kind word for everyone. So many nice memories from our Grove Street days. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Gionfriddo
February 18, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a wm\onderful person.
Sharon McLeod-Goodwin
February 18, 2013
Jean was such a bright spark and kind lady whenever I went into Cover Girl Salon. She was always smiling and made you feel so welcome. I will miss her, and my heartfelt thoughts are with her family and friends.
Joanne Hansen
February 17, 2013
I will never forget Jean and her friendship with my mother, Lucy Amato. She was a wonderful person who would go out of her way for anyone. She was one of my mom's dearest and longest friends. Please remember all the wonderful memories with her and treasure them forever. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time.
Richard and Brenda Nobile
February 16, 2013
Jean will be sorely missed, such a good and kind LADY,one of our family.
February 16, 2013
To Jean's family - I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was my mom's hairdresser (Nellie Turro) for many years and a dear friend to her. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this devastating loss. Keep beautiful memories of Jean in your hearts always.
With deepest sympathy,
Johanna Turro Kerr-Middletown
Barbara King
February 16, 2013
For Barbara and family,
My sincere sympathies for all of you at this time of loss and sorrow.
Remember with love and celebrate with joy a life well lived.
February 16, 2013
Dear Barbara and Family,
I'm glad we were able to see Jean in December. I have fond memories of her when I was growing up. You have our deepest sympathy.
Howard & Marsha Sanders
Betsy Zito
February 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paula C. Correll
February 16, 2013
Dear Barbara and family,
Please accept my deepest and sincere sympathy in the passing of your mom. Jean was a very special lady that will be missed by all who knew her.
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