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Jean D. Swenson

Published: April 13, 2015 8 Condolences

Jean D. Swenson, 71, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015. Jean was born in 1943 to George F. and Ethelyn (Mount) Dickinson in Hartford, CT. She grew up in West Hartford, and later moved to Woodstock, CT. Jean worked for many years as a visiting nurse and supervisor for Community Health and Home Care in Pomfret, CT. She later worked as a nurse for the Eastconn Young Adult Program in Danielson, CT where she formed a strong bond with her students. Jean enjoyed reading, nature, working in her yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. Jean could often be seen walking the river trail in Putnam and searching for sea glass at the Maine seashore.

Jean will be dearly missed by her family including her three daughters and their families; daughter Lisa May O’Neill and her children Rose Mary and Olivia Jean of Belmont, MA, daughter Kelly Jean (James) Tourtellotte and their children Lydia May and Alison Elizabeth of Putnam, daughter Elizabeth Jane (Hans) Rhynhart and their children Emma Elizabeth and Hans Gunther of Woodstock, her sister Janet Lee Dickinson of Everett, MA, her niece R. Taeza Pittman and family, nephew Eric Pierce and wife, and dear friend Deb Williams. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Christopher George Swenson.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jean’s family from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday April 19, 2015 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, Ct. A graveside service will be held on Monday April 20, 2015 at 12:00 noon in Elmvale Cemetery, Roseland Park Rd. Woodstock, CT. Memorial donations may be made to beautify the River Trail, c/o Putnam Parks & Recreation Dept. 126 Church St. Putnam, CT 06260 or to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com

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  1. Deborah Lamiotte

    April 13, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    This picture of Jean is how I’ll always remember her. Jean had many ups and downs throughout her life but she always had a smile on her face. She is now reunited with all of her loved ones who started their next adventure ahead of her.

  2. Heidi Griffing Carignan

    April 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    So very sorry to hear of cousin Jean’s passing….she was a lovely person with a lovely family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  3. Sherwood Griffing

    April 14, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jeans passing. I will always remember the awesome picnics at the house in Woodstock. Rest in Peace Jean.

  4. Chris & Nikki

    April 15, 2015 at 8:35 am

    We are both thinking of you and your family during this time.

  5. Scott, Faye, and John

    April 16, 2015 at 9:40 am

    We send our deepest sympathy to the family as you try to remember the best of times you shared together.

  6. Darryl Griffing / Kathy Agresta

    April 18, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Our sincere condolences to your families. Jean was such a smiley happy and loving person. Still remember all the wonderful Christmases we spent together growing up and the fun picnics at the farm. Truly a special Lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Marcia Sansoucy

    April 18, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    Dear Lisa, Kelly and Beth, What wonderful times we had way back when!!! Remember our camping trips to Natchaug with the horses? So sorry I couldn’t attend the services. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace. Love, Marcia

  8. Karl Rhynhart & Dawn Herdendorf

    April 20, 2015 at 9:14 am

    We are thinking of all of you. She was always so positive and full of smiles..

    Love J
    Karl & Dawn

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