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Jeanne M. Fachner
Norwalk Resident
Jeanne M. Fachner, age 69 of Norwalk, passed on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, the daughter of Matthew and Josephine (Mangini) Murphy, she was the beloved wife and partner of Frederick H. Fachner for 30 years. In decades of teaching, Jeanne wore many hats in the Greenwich Public School system as an English/Language Arts teacher, retiring from Eastern Middle School. Devoted to the teaching profession in Connecticut, she served and a teacher mentor, cooperating teacher, member of the Connecticut writing project, and various state and local boards to improve the quality of classroom teachers. After her retirement she became an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport doing what she loved, teaching new teachers.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she had a life long love of the water, cooking, and the arts, especially classical music.
In addition to her husband Frederick, Jeanne is survived by her children, Beth I. Pierce and her husband Drew of Dedham, MA and Peter Igneri and his wife Heidi of Colchester, VT, 2 stepchildren Rebecca Fachner of Gainesville, FL and Rachel Sample of Portland OR, 6 grandchildren: Aidan and Grady Pierce, Ellis, Cole and Molly Igneri and Dean Sample. She is also survived by her brother Paul Murphy and his wife Maria and their family of Garden City, NY, and Beth and Peter's father John Igneri.
A Memorial Service, will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 4:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church on the Green, Park St., Norwalk with a reception to follow at the Norwalk Inn on East Avenue. Memorial donations in honor of Jeanne may be directed to: www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org
For info or to sign online guestbook, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com
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Mrs. Fachner was one of my favorite teachers at Eastern Middle School. She taught me so many things about writing, grammar, and all things english in 6th grade! I still remember some of the songs and helpful hints she taught my class. I still have the entire preposition song memorized! One memory that I remember is when we both wore our pandora bracelets and we compared the different charms and talked about the meaning behind each one. I will miss her very much, my prayers are with her friends and family.
Margaret
March 12, 2014
Dear Fred,
Although I did not know Jeanne, I remember so clearly all your kind and loving words about her and your children. I knew she was a special lady just from your words. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you and your family.
Christine Gunn
March 12, 2014
May your most wonderful and delightful memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. Jeanne taught next door and across the hall from me for years, and she encouraged me in more ways than I can count. Her wisdom, love, and laughter will be with me the rest of my days. Much love to all of you -- Karen Ball
March 11, 2014
Dear Fred and family. My love goes out to all and I will miss our visits and laughter, so glad i could be with her. Love, Lyn
March 11, 2014
In loving memory of a very sweet lady and friend.
Joan Insinga
March 11, 2014
Dear Fred & famiy,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers for the strength to get through these difficult times.
Patty Bauer
March 11, 2014
Fred
I am so sorry to hear about Jeanne. She was a wonderful person and a great teacher. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lorraine Termini
March 11, 2014
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