REIDY, Jean C.

Jean C. Reidy, 79, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, (December 20, 2008) at Cedar Lane Rehab and Health Center, Waterbury. Jean was born on July 30, 1929 in Oneonta, NY, a daughter of the late Clayton and Gertrude (Busfield) Coats. She graduated from Syracuse Central High School and was a Delta Gamma at Syracuse University. Mrs. Reidy was a former Bristol resident who was active within the Bristol Girls Club, the Bargin Box and the Reading Club. Jean always enjoyed her times with her children, and in her younger years was an avid reader, tennis player and golfer. Although her days of actively participating had passed several years ago, she still enjoyed watching tennis on TV and of course she always loved helping out in the kitchen and adding her words of wisdom. After a long hard struggle she is now at peace. Jean is survived by her sons, David M. Reidy of Bristol, Patrick J. Reidy and his wife Cynthia of Otisco, NY, Thomas E. Reidy and his wife Kathleen and their daughter Haylee of Middlefield, and Robert Reidy of Wilmington, MA; her daughter Sheila J. Reidy and her partner Janet Taylor of Watertown; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons Stephen and James Reidy and her former husband, James Reidy Jr. Funeral services will be private. O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave, Forestville is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to: The Family Center Inc. 47 Upson Street, Bristol, CT 06010. www.obrien-funeralhome.com