Maryanne “Jean” Peterson, 88, from Kensington, CT passed away on Friday October 28th with her family by her side.  She is now in the comfort of the Lord.

Born to the late Henry and Anna (Brown) Stover in Hartford, CT on March 10, 1928. She attended Hartford Public Schools and was a physician assistant in the New Britain area for many years  prior to her retirement.  She was a faithful parishioner of St. Paul Church in Kensington and prayed for those in need with the Jairus Prayer Line.

Jean lovingly leaves her three daughters, Karen Sokolowski (Ted Martin) of Cromwell, Ellen (Gary) Suprynowicz and Tricia (Jeff) Dutkiewicz of Kensington and a son, Kurt Peterson of Norwich, 4 grandchildren, Eric Dutkiewicz of Middletown, Alyssa Dutkiewicz of Beavercreek, OH, Jennifer Peterson of Colorado and Kayla Suprynowicz of Kensington, 3 great-grandchildren, Kylee McCumber of Leominster, MA, Paige Walker of Sturbridge MA, and Mya Suprynowicz of Kensington.

She also leaves her siblings, Pat Gorman of Mansfield, MA, Arylene Hancock of Newington, and her favorite and faithful brother John (Marie) Stover of Newington and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was a caring and compassionate person and always had a kind word to all that knew her.

She is predeceased by her husband Raymond, daughter Lynn Peterson and just recently in June, 2016 her oldest granddaughter Lauren McCumber of Leominster, MA.

We will miss and think of you always.  We would like to thank Ledgecrest Nursing Facilty for taking great care and comfort to her.

Calling hours will be Friday, Nov 4th at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, CT from 9:00 am – 11:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 A.M. at  St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT. Burial will be private in St. James Cemetery in Manchester.  In lieu of flowers please donate your time and prayers to those who truly need them.  This would be a great honor in her memory.

To share memories of Jean with the family, please visit www.belinmemorialfuneralhome.com

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