Lois Fay Read

Lois Fay Read of Wallingford passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. She is the daughter of Edward and Ruth Meltzer. At age 98 (and a half!) Lois was well–loved and respected by her family and countless friends. She is survived by her children Robin Keating (James), Christopher Read (Holly), Mark Read (Kathy), Jody MacManus, and Wendy Cusick (John); including 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren and predeceased by her sister Marge and brother Warren.

Lois was born in 1926 and grew up in Chicago, Illinois where her intense interest and love of art began. She continued her education to receive her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and her master's degree from Wesleyan University while raising her five children. After substitute teaching, she secured a position at Hopkins School of New Haven as the head of the Art department, art and art history teacher, and advisor. She retired from teaching to go on to study and write poetry. She lived between Wallingford, Connecticut, and San Miquel de Allende in Mexico for over thirty years, continuing with her poetry and painting.

While raising her family, Lois knit, sewed, gardened, canned fruits and vegetables, and taught school. She was also an avid world traveler. Her love of art and intrigue with world cultures led her on many adventures around the globe. Lois was a strong-willed, intelligent, well-read woman, devoted to her friends and family.

A memorial service at the Trinity Church in New Haven, CT will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. In addition, a celebration of her life will be held at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm. In memorial, the family requests, instead of flowers, to plant at tree in her memory by visiting the Sympathy Store.