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Christine Jonientz Obituary
Christine "Chris" Lees Jonientz, 71, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital, with her family by her side. Chris was born in Hempstead, N.Y., on May 29,1952 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nola Winters Lees. She graduated magna cum laude from Wesleyan University in 1974, and earned a BA in English, earned a master's degree in American Civilization from Brown University in 1975 and an M.B.A from Temple University in 1985. Chris worked as a consumer banker and was a certified master gardener. Beloved mother of Thomas (Kathleen) Jonientz. Sister of David Lees. Also survived by her former husband Frank Jonientz.
The visiting hours will be on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 1 to 4 PM in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 4:00 PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire memorial contributions in Chris' name can be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180, or to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Make checks out to Vibrant Emotional Health and mail to Vibrant Emotional Health, Attn. Development, 50 Broadway, 19th floor, New York, NY. 10004. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Kathryn Strout
February 14, 2025
Tom and Dave, I think about Chris often and will remember her forever.
Joe Kwasnik
November 4, 2024
To Chris´s family...I can assure you that she will be forever kept in my and others memories and hearts as a loving presence in our lives...
Anne
November 4, 2024
I still miss you Chris, always will. Love you, Anne
Joe Kwasnik
January 6, 2024
Tom
I am just learning of your mom's passing...I am saddened to hear of this news and hope that you are weathering this storm. We dated while in high school and shared many hikes, special times and camping during our senior year. I especially remember her dry wit and she taught me much about being a better person and man. I have not seen her since college but have a special place for her in my heart. I think of her often.
Best regards,
Joe Kwasnik
Concord, NH
Kathie Strout
December 22, 2023
Tom, I knew your mom because I grew up in the neighborhood where your grandparents had their house. I´ve kept in touch with her at Christmas time and throughout the year. I last heard from her in August. I´m so sorry for your loss.
Kathryn Strout
December 22, 2023
Dear Tom and Dave. I´m so very sorry to learn of Chris is passing. I sent her a Christmas card this year and didn´t get one in return and did not get a text back and I looked up her obituary and found her sadly. Please accept my condolences. I would like to talk to somebody if I could. My phone number is 860-303-5676 thank you.
Anne McDonnell
November 11, 2023
Chris was so talented and shared her talents with her friends. She loved movies and we would talk about the pros and cons of what she saw. She was thoughtful and funny. 99% of the time, when we got together, we would end up in tears of laughter. I love Chris and will miss her forever.
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