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Obituary: Jeanne Arline (Burgess) Closson, 87, of Middletown

Jeanne Arline (Burgess) Closson, 87, of Middletown, wife of the late Perry Reinhold Closson, passed away on May 26, 2014, at her home. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Arline (Patenaude) Burgess.

Jeanne lived in Middletown all her life, was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and of AARP, both in Middletown.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne O'Connor; her sister-in-law, Nancy Burgess; three nephews; a grand niece and nephew and many good friends and neighbors.

Along with her husband and parents, Jeanne was predeceased by her brother, Philip Burgess.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 10 a.n. in State Veterans' Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown with Rev. Zachariah Harris, III officiating.

A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanne's memory to Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown, CT 06457.

Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown is handling the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.


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