Jean Katherine Gay

Jean Gay Obituary

Jean Katherine Gay, age 71 of Bethel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Danbury Hospital after a brief illness. Jean was born in Norwalk, January 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Barrett) Bartlett. She attended Norwalk schools and graduated from Norwalk High School. She was employed in years past with the Edwards Co. of Norwalk and retired from Bethel Burger King in 2006 after twenty-two years of dedicated service. An avid NY Yankees fan, she also enjoyed knitting and bingo and was a member of the Bethel Senior Center. Jean will be sadly missed by her children, James Gay III and his wife, Karen of Danbury, Jill Sousa and her husband, John of Danbury and Joy Steinmiller and her husband, Fred of Bethel; two granddaughters, Samantha and Katheryn Sousa; and many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her cats, Domino and four legged grandchildren, Dallas and Chyna. She also leaves behind many friends at Bishop Curtis Home of Bethel. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by a brother, Robert Bartlett and a sister, Geraldine Mackewich. Her family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of the 7th Floor Intensive Care Unit and the 11th Floor for making our mother's final days comfortable. The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury on Sunday (tomorrow) from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor and memory of Jean Katherine Gay may be made to the American Diabetes Association-CT, 306 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

Published by The News-Times on Sep. 18, 2010.
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SUSAN KING

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October 6, 2016

To all of Jean's Family--My husband and I knew Jean many years ago at Edwards and Co., loved her laugh and zest for life. She was a wonderful friend. Have been looking for her for a long time. - How very sad to have finally found her this way. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Bob and Charlotte Donovan

Charlotte Donovan

September 25, 2010

JIm, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Bardelli

September 21, 2010

Peace and grace of Christ be with all the family and friends of Jean Katherine Gay (known to us as Aunt Jean). We, too, have fond memories of Aunt Jean's good sense of humor and love for life.

Gary & Debbie Bartlett, Oaklyn, NJ

September 20, 2010

Jill and family

I am sad to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doreen Zowine

September 20, 2010

Jim and Family,
My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have such great memories of a warm house filled with laughter and that was because of your Mom. She was a great lady who will be greatly missed.

Laila Rudinas

September 20, 2010

James,Jill and Joy
We know Jean is now with out pain, we are very sorry for your loss. Fred Steinmiller and Judy Steinmiller

September 19, 2010

Jim and family ,I am sorry to hear of your loss thoughts and prayers to your family

David Pechaski

September 19, 2010

James, Jill, Joy,
So sad to hear of Aunt Jean's passing. I have very special memories from my youth of your Mom, her charm, good-natured humor and the laughs she shared with all of us. A fun, vibrant, Aunt to be around. My condolences to you all.

Gregg Bartlett

September 19, 2010

James, Jill, Joy and Family,
My deepest sympathy. May the fond memories we all shared of your thoughtful Mom help to ease the sorrow in the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry.
Love Wendi Harris O'Donnell

September 18, 2010

james,jill, and joy,i am so sorry for your loss my aunt jean will be missed my thoughts and prayers are with you love your cousin Pam my husband John and Jean-marie McGrath (Naugatuck,Ct.)

September 18, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the entire Gay family. I remember you all so well and truly enjoyed meeting your beloved mother at parent conferences. With understanding, care and love,
Sue Davison
former Bethel School teacher

Sie Davison

September 18, 2010

Jim,Jill and Joy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all Kimberly Schaad Horsley

Kimberly Schaad Horsley

September 18, 2010

Jim, Jill, and Joy, Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. my prayers are with you all at this time. may god be with you and your family.Daryl Christiano

Daryl Christiano

September 18, 2010

Jim,Jill & Joy
I am So sorry to hear of your loss
God Bless You ALL
R.I.P. Jean

Jim Yoder

September 18, 2010

Jim and Karen-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayer!
Terry, Brenda, Aleks and Anya

September 18, 2010

Mom - I will miss you everyday but am a peace knowing your pain is now gone. Please watch over Samantha and Katie as they grow. Love you always and forever. Jill, John, Samantha and Katie

September 18, 2010

The Negron family extends their deepest condolences to the entire Gay family at this time. Our prayers for comfort & solace are with you at this time.
Michael & Lynn

September 18, 2010

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