Jacqueline Denby

Jacqueline ( Jackie) Denby Simpson of Hamden, CT, born on May 31, 1963 peacefully departed us on May 10, 2022, with loved ones at her side.

Jackie leaves behind a host of loved ones: life partner, Craig Hargrove, children, Earl (Ashalie) Simpson, Isis Hargrove, Craig Hargrove Jr, Steven Hargrove, Janeeya Grimes, and Omari Simpson, grandchildren, Chashawn Simpson, Aíla Hargrove, Carlos Ortiz, Asani Hall, and Ezekiel Hall and godchildren, Shardeena Denby, Clifton Mitchell, Vercina Dennis, and Veronica Dennis-Lowery. She also leaves behind her brothers, Sundiata (Stephanie) Keitazulu, Paul Denby, Phillip Denby, God Brother Jonathan Stewart, sister Carlet Denby-Garvin and God Sister Madeline Dennis.

She is predeceased by her mother, who was her best friend, Geraldine Brown-Denby, father Reid Denby, brothers Steven Denby, Jimmy Lee Brown, and Godson, Travis “Marzee” Dennis.

A celebration of life will be held Fri., May 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pitts Chapel UFWB Church, 64 Brewster St., New Haven, CT 06511. Viewing from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Services of comfort entrusted to McClam Funeral Home, 95 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Denby family, please visit www.mcclamfuneralhome. net.