Florence M. Kenna Jetmar Lewis, a resident of North Haven for most of her life, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016, at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 27 years to the late John J. Jetmar Jr., and 2 ½ years to the late Russell C. Lewis Jr. Florence was born in New Britain, daughter of the late Leo A. Kenna and Mary Pacinda Kenna Hury. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Grace New Haven School of Nursing, and became a Registered Nurse having worked for Yale-New Haven Hospital for 28 years until her retirement. Florence was a member of the Hamden Woman’s Club for 47 years and was named their “Woman of the Year” in 2014. She was a 22 year volunteer at The Connecticut Hospice, and a member of the Hamden Stroke Club.She loved dancing, especially polka, ballroom, and square dancing, being a member of the Temple Sweethearts (past President), Hamden Promenadors, and Todd’s Tigers. Florence was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and spending time with her family. She was a parishioner of St. Barnabas Church where she served as Eucharistic Minister Mother of David J. Jetmar (Linda) of Hamden and Mary Jetmar Egan (Thomas) of Berlin. Grandmother of Ryan and Justin Jetmar, and Nicole Egan. Sister of Dorothy Vesci and the late Leo Kenna. Step-Mother of Robert Lewis (Alison), David Lewis (Cindy), Susan Piontek (Thomas), Thomas Lewis, and Holly Mulcahey. Florence is survived by many step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her step-father John Hury, brother-in-law Anthony Vesci Sr., and sister-in-law Henrietta Kenna. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to all the doctors, nurses and staff on Verdi 4West, St. Raphael campus/Yale-New Haven Hospital and The CT Hospice for the excellent care and comfort they gave to Florence. She will always be remembered for the kindness, friendship, and love she showed to everyone who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, on Saturday morning, Nov. 19th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian Burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
We Miss you Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Friend. You are never far from our hearts. We Love You & may God’s Blessings be with you forever!
A very sweet & kind Lady, that we had the pleasure of knowing. Our loss, But Heavens gain..
Our sympathy and thoughts
Are with you and your family
May Gods embrace and the love of family & friends comfort you during this time of sorrow.
We have lost a very special friend whom we loved. You have shown so much kindness and generosity to us and our family, and you will be truly missed. You will live forever in our hearts forever. May God Bless You!
so sorry for the loss of florence
mom and dad enjoyed many good times together with the dancing group
rest in peace
Ava Rolli – Connie & Tony DeCaprio
We are very sad of the passing of Florence.our prayers go out to you and your family.It was a pleasure of knowing Florence for the short time but her and Yolanda is back together and having a ball.God bless.
Very sorry for your loss.God Bless.
Florence was such a kind and positive person. We loved her so very much and will miss her. She is now with my dad, her husbands, her parents and all of those who we have lost. May God bless her soul and give grace to those who remain behind.
I am sending my condolences on Florence passing away. I am a member of the Hamden woman’s club and knew Florence from there. She was a very kind person.