Obituary of Jean Farrell

Jean Mary (Powers) Farrell of Portland CT, died peacefully on August 20, surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Brooklyn, NY where she met the love of her life and husband of 62 years Jack Farrell. They raised six children and had sixteen grandchildren. Jean and Jack moved to CT in 2003 and they are known throughout Glastonbury and Portland for their loving relationship and constant companionship. She was a devout Catholic and her faith was a loving example for her entire extended family. She was predeceased by her son John and leaves behind his wife Marge. She also leaves behind Jeanne and Rich Sandrib of Litchfield and their four children (Peter, Brian, Eric, Meghan Jean). Kevin Farrell of Orangeburg, NY and his three children (Nicole, Lauren, Christina), MaryLou Farrell of Lakewood, CO and her three children (Nicholas, Sean, April), Stephen and Michele Farrell of Hamilton, NJ and their 2 children (Ashley, Kaeley) and Mike and Christine Farrell of Glastonbury, CT and their 4 children (Megan, Caitlin, Connor, Matthew). Calling hours are at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury from 4-6 PM on Friday August 23. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT at 10 AM on Saturday August 24. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Missionaries of Charity, 335 East 145th St., Bronx, NY 10451. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.