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Jean Davidson Obituary
Jean M. Davidson, an 88 year old Derby resident and wife of the late Thomas J. Davidson, entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2020. Born May 6, 1931, daughter of the late Stuart and Mary O'Connell McEnerney. Jean was a graduate of St. Raphael's School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse at Griffin Hospital for 25 years before becoming a school nurse for the Ansonia Board of Education. She was a parishioner of The Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Jean was the beloved mother to her 5 daughters, Cheryl Davidson of Seymour, Ellen Saxton (Kenneth) of Clinton, Maura Merritt of Seymour, Beth Grant (Michael) of New Haven and Kathleen Hamilton of Woodstock, GA and her son Thomas Davidson (Tabitha) of San Rafael, CA. She also leaves behind her 9 grandchildren whom she adored, Adam, Thomas and Bryan Merritt, Matthew, Casey, Eamon and Brendan Davidson and Alexander and Molly Hamilton. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son Joseph Davidson, her brother Stuart McEnerney of Hamden and her sister Mary Jane Hohenshelt of Huntington. Jean lived a full life that she shared with many wonderful lifelong friends. She loved entertaining, traveling, and spending time with her family.
She will be buried privately in the family plot in Mountain Meadows Cemetery in Seymour.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Church of the Assumption on a day and time to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to The Assumption Church School, 51 N. Cliff St., Ansonia, CT 06401. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St.
Ansonia, CT has been privileged with the arrangements.
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William J Heaphy III (Bill)
December 18, 2022
Davidson Family (cousins), I just learned on December 17, 2022 of Jean´s passing. She was a fine lady! My belated condolences.
Bill Heaphy III (5166 Harvest Loop, Delaware, Ohio now, but formerly Seymour, Ct. resident).
April 19, 2020
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patti Biga
April 16, 2020
Ellen, Cheryl, and family- so sorry to read of your mom's passing. I have fond memories of going to your house after school and always having lots of fun. She will be in my prayers.
Patti Burns Biga
Rev Stephen A Krugel
April 15, 2020
I remembered your mother in my Easter Masses.
Diane Rivers
April 15, 2020
Ellen, Cheryl and Family. Sorry for loss. I remember your mother well from our SMHS days. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie BARRY (BOB BARRYS DAUGHTER- GRANDSON ROBERT
April 15, 2020
To all the Davidsons... Im sorry for the loss of your wonderful mom and so much more.
She was great woman and one of kind.
Judy Dunne
April 15, 2020
Beth, so sorry to hear about your Mom`s passing. Sincere condolences...Judy Dunne
Anne Cordero
April 14, 2020
To all the Davidsons... im sorry for the loss of your amazing mom. She will always be with you ❤
Lisa Goggi
April 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Beth and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Mead
April 14, 2020
My heart hurts for you all !!! This was even harder I can't find the right words to express how sorry and sad I am !!! I loved your Mom ! I have fond memories being at the house on North State St. to her Condo. There we had the best talks. She loved her family so much ! So proud of you all so I hope you can take comfort in knowing this ! I'm here for you all in any way I can. Prayers, hugs, and love to you all
Darlene Whitmore
April 14, 2020
I know you and your family will miss your mom. My thoughts are with you today in this time of grief.
April 14, 2020
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 14, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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