Laura Jane Zilinskas Obituary

The memory of Laura Jane Zilinskas of Branford, Connecticut, who passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laura Jane Zilinskas to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Richard Anthony Zilinskas; her parents, Dr. Charles R. MacDonald and Laura I. MacDonald; and her siblings, Katherine MacDonald Nickel and Charles "Chuck" MacDonald, III.

She is survived by: her sister Susan MacDonald (Gary Beeman) of Branford; her stepchildren, Matthew R. Zilinskas (Michele) of Lincoln University, PA and Christine Z. Baldrate (Brian) of McLean, VA; her grandchildren, Christian, Connor Zilinskas, Griffin, Liam Ludwig, Jackson, Logan and Dylan Baldrate; and her nieces, Mary Kathleen Lamey, Jessica Dru Talkington and Laura Kate Ballou.

Memorial contributions are suggested by the family to G U Cancer Research at the Yale Cancer Center, P. O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

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April 22, 2025

Barbara Cran wrote a sympathy message

“To Jane’s family and friends. I worked with Jane at SNET in the Benefits office for many years. She was as an intelligent, caring and wonderful person. I m so glad that we kept in touch after SNET getting together for dinner and lunch every few months. She was courageous in her battle against cancer and a true warrior.. So glad that Rita Smith and I were able to see her a few days before her passing. She was one strong and special lady. I will miss her terribly., Barbara Cran”

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