Jean Carol Donnelly June 16, 1937 - August 28, 2021 Obituary Jean Carol Donnelly, nee Goodwin, 84 of Brandon, FL formerly of Southington, CT passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on August 28 th after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Jean was born on June 16, 1937 in Bridgeport, CT to Joseph F and Barbara D Goodwin, nee Beres. After moving to Utica, NY in her senior year in High School, she graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School in 1955 and went on to secretary school which she parlayed into an amazing career culminating in retiring as an executive assistant from the General Electric Corporation in 2004. Jean is survived by four children, Gail and Matt Quinn of Brandon, FL, Thomas J Donnelly of Brandon, FL, Tracey and Mike Pisko of Plantsville, CT and Sean and Rene Donnelly of Wethersfield, CT, by nine grandchildren, Matthew, Drew, Thom, Casey, Katie, Jayelind, Griffin, Quinn, Elle and six-great grandchildren, Owsley, Kenzie, Sawyer, Seamus, Huxley, Colin, by a brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Cathy Goodwin of Maine, by her cousin Margory Duzy and by many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas E Donnelly, a sister Emily Alsheimer, and a grandson, Kevin Pisko. Jean went by many names, including Jeannie a loving daughter and sister; Jean a loving wife, cousin, aunt, and dear friend to many; Mom, Nana, and finally Nudgie-Nan. No matter what you called Jean, her goodness, kind spirit, quick wit, infectious smile and love of life was unmistakable. She loved to entertain, enjoyed playing or watching golf, was an avid Red Sox fan, and was extremely proud of her many years spent working at GE. Jean, along with Tom were active in Worldwide Marriage Encounter, active in their parish, St. Thomas Church especially as lectors and as a member of small Christian community. Viewing services are planned for 5pm – 8pm on September 24 th at the Plantsville Funeral home in Plantsville, CT followed by a mass of Christian burial at St Thomas Church in Southington, CT at 10am on Saturday, September 25 th . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to made to the Dementia Society of America or Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Upcoming Events Gathering: Friday, September 24th, 2021 5pm to 8pm Plantsville Funeral Home Plantsville, CT Inurnment: Saturday, September 25, 2021 10 am St. Thomas Church Southington, CT