Jean (Britt) E. Derby's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2024 in Manchester, Connecticut

Jean (Britt) E. Derby

May 22, 1931 - July 4, 2024 (93 years old)

Manchester, Connecticut

Jean (Britt) E. Derby's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2024 in Manchester, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes

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Jean (Britt) E. Derby

May 22, 1931 - July 4, 2024 (93 years old)

Manchester, Connecticut

Jean E. Derby Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean E. Derby (Manchester, Connecticut), who passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean E. Derby to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband James L. Derby; her parents, Emma Britt and Paul Britt; her brother Stephen; her sister-in-law Ann Britt; and her niece Catherine Marie Britt.

She is survived by: her children, Stephen (Sharon) of Troy, NY, Susan of Manchester, CT and Sharon (Randy) of Brooklyn, NY.; her granddaughters, Laura (Dave), Melanie (Treavor) and Mollie (Shea); her great grandchildren, James and Paul; and her sister Sheelah Britt of Woburn, MA. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilead Congregational Church or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes



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July 12

Visitation

Holmes Watkins Funeral Home
400 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

Sat

July 13

Funeral service

Gilead Congregational Church
672 Gilead St, Hebron, CT 06248

Sat

July 13

Burial

Gilead Cemetery

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