Obituary: Jill Ann Christian, 76, Of Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — (From Alderson-Ford Funeral Home): Jill Ann Christian, 76, of Cheshire, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain Campus. She was the wife of Richard F. Christian.

Mrs. Christian was born October 27, 1947, in Southington, the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Root) Parker.

She was a longtime Cheshire resident, retiring as a Dental Assistant from Meriden Dental Group in Meriden.

Besides her husband of 59 years, Mrs. Christian is survived by her children, Paul Christian (Jennifer) of Plantsville and Linda Labbe (Peter) of Stanley, VA; her sisters, Janet Bellante (Roy) of Cheshire, Judy Skoczylas (Michael) of Berlin and brother, David Parker (Pat) of New Market, VA; grandchildren, Justin Christian and LeeAnne Boucher both of Plantsville, along with several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Christian enjoyed being with family and sewing with her Quilting Club where she made handmade Quilts for Veterans and Children.

Arrangements –Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S Main Street. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cheshire Street Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Prudence Crandall Center, 1594 Burritt St., New Britain, CT 06050.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Alderson-Ford Funeral Home here.