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Joan Renchy Obituary

renchy, JOAN LYNCH In Yale New Haven Hospital, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Joan Lynch Renchy, 82, of 94 Sperry Drive, Guilford passed away. Beloved wife of 60 years to Dorman Renchy, loving mother of Steven Renchy and his wife Carol, and Kim Renchy-Hodge, all of Guilford. Grandmother of Stephanie O'Sullivan of Madison, Andrew Hodge (USMC), Kelsey Hodge, and Danielle Renchy, all of Guilford, and Great Grandmother of Emily O'Sullivan of Madison. She is also survived by sister, Betsey Fitzgerald of North Branford, and predeceased by sister, Ellen Lynch and granddaughter Kayla Renchy. Joan was involved in many civic organizations throughout the years including the Guilford Women's Club and the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She worked in the Guilford School System as a Proctor and then worked as a store manager for Exclusively Children's, and Lace & Lingerie in Guilford. A lifelong homemaker and family woman, Joan will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow Mass in Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston St, Guilford. Friends may call Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Renchy may be made to: National M.S. Society, CT Chapter, 659 Tower Ave, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06112 or Guilford Fire Department, 390 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2013.

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April 7, 2013

To The Renchy Family , We are so sorry for your loss, Joan was such a wonderful person,our families have been friends for years,she will be sadly missed. Love the Erff Family

June Fulford Hayden

April 6, 2013

I remember Joan for her great voice ! Class of 48 EHHS

Jack Deme

April 5, 2013

Dear Renchy family Jack and Mimi(Terri Vail's brother and wife)are so sorry for your loss.

April 5, 2013

Steve and Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Julie Meoli Trella

Peter & Linda Dabbs

April 5, 2013

Dear Dorman, Kim and Steve and Family:

Being neighbors for over 40 years; Joan was part of "our family" and loved by all.

Peter, Linda, Ethan & Colin

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