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Janet DeFonce Obituary

DEFONCE Janet M. DeFonce, age 85, of Trumbull entered into rest on Friday April 6, 2012 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Ralph R. DeFonce. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 19, 1926 daughter of the late Douglas and Dora (Platt) Robertson and was a Trumbull residence for 61 years. Mrs. DeFonce owned and operated the former Isaacson's Family Clothing Store in Seymour along with her husband for 35 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Altar Guild. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Artistic Nutmeggers for over 40 years. She is the beloved mother of Russell DeFonce and his wife Liz, Nancy Lapera and her husband Patrick and Kathy Egan and her husband James, loving grandmother of Patricia and Anne Lapera and Michael and Kathryn Egan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Robertson and her nephew John Robertson. She was predeceased by her brother Douglas Robertson. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Rd. Shelton. Her funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday directly at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 661 Old Post Rd., Fairfield. Burial will be in Lawn Cemetery, Shelton. Memorial contributions may be made to the DeFonce Family Fund c/o the Valley Community Foundation, 253 A Elizabeth St. Derby, CT 06418 Please leave condolences to her family at www.riverviewfh.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2012.

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Faith bader-vogel

April 2, 2020

I will always remember Janet vividly. She was my classiest neighbor. I loved she she showed me her artwork and just her gracious and warm manner. I can picture her perfectly. We lived across the street and she was sweet to my daughter who was a toddler at the time. We swam in the pool, too. A lovely soul.

faith vogel

April 12, 2012

Dear family of Janet,

Janet was a wonderful and talented woman who I really admired. We used to live across the street and they were generous and sweet to me and my daughter, Audrey. May she rest in peace, beautiful person. Faith Bader Vogel and Audrey Vogel

April 9, 2012

The Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter DAR of Fairfield
Janet DeFonce was a 50 year member.
She will be remembered at the CTDAR Spring Conference on Friday April 13 at the Annual Memorial Service held at the Crowne Plaza, Southbury and also in the CTDAR Ellsworth Memory Book. with deepest sympathy
Pamela Huth,
Regent and Barbara Turcy, Chaplain
[email protected]

Carolyn Archer, Chaplain SolAmor Hospice

April 9, 2012

On behalf of the staff at SolAmor Hospice may I extend our deepest sympathies to Janet's family. Our prayers are with you.

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