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Jeannette Graham Obituary



Jeannette Anita (McLean) Graham, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday (Oct. 19, 2017) surrounded by her loving family. She was widowed by her first husband of 50 years, Norman A. Graham. The two had raised their family in East Hartford, where she was active in the community as well as a communicant of St. Christopher's and Blessed Sacrament Parishes. Mrs. Graham had worked as a Clerk for the Travelers Insurance Co. for 20 years. Following her retirement, she had made her home in both Homestead and Lake Wales, FL for the next 20 years. In addition to Norman, she was predeceased by her parents, James and Celina (Roy) McLean; her second husband, Michael Mattia; a grandson, Edward Pendergast; six sisters and three brothers. She leaves three children, Norman J. Graham and his wife, Marjory Graham of Amston, Joyce E. Graham of Broad Brook and Anita Byrnes and her husband, William of Waxhaw, NC; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. The family will receive guests from 4 - 5 PM Tuesday (Oct. 24th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester followed by a Vigil Service at 5 PM. The Memorial Liturgy will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday (Oct. 25th) directly at St. Catherine Church, 6 Windsorville Road, Broad Brook. Burial will follow in the Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (www.cancer.org). www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 22, 2017.

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Pat

October 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your deepest emotions to God in prayer, along with the prayers of others in your behalf.

Richard Pouech

October 24, 2017

It sadden us to hear of Aunt Jeannette's passing. We had some wonderful times, especially when we were all together, Aunt Ida playing the piano and singing with her and the rest of the Aunts, Uncle Philip and of course my Dear Departed Mother (Rose). Those are memories we will cherish forever in our Hearts.
May she Rest in Peace and God Bless.

Richard Pouech, Lorraine Petrozza, Patty McLean

Ken Benson

October 24, 2017

Good Day Norm and Margie - Janet and I send our condolences and best wishes to you and your family...Your mother had a long and active life which she shared with her family and friends alike...Ninety-seven years is a long journey. May she rest in peace and memory continue in the family

Fondest regards,

Ken and Janet Benson....

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Memorial Events
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Oct

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415

Oct

24

Vigil

5:00 p.m.

Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415

Oct

25

Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

St. Catherine Church

6 Windsorville Road, Broad Brook, CT

Oct

25

Burial

Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery

Bloomfield, CT

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Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415

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