Jean Steele Stauffer

Jean Steele Stauffer, 89, of Brookfield, CT, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018.

She was predeceased by John W., her husband of 65 years, and a brother, John B. Steele.

Jean was born on April 19, 1929, in West Thornton, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Aletha (A. Smith) and Harry W. Steele. Jean is survived by a sister, Barbara Straub, and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was a valued member of the choir and the Altar Guild, and was treasurer of the church for many years. Jean also spent many years as a member of the Brookfield Historical Society and in the Auxiliary of the Brookfield Fire Department.

The Burial Rite will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookfield. Interment and reception will follow at the church.

Contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 174 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804, or to Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company, 92 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT 06804, or to Brookfield Museum and Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Road, P.O. Box 5231, Brookfield, CT 06804.