Jean Ann Embacher

Jean Ann Nyquist Embacher, 75, of Newington, and also of Spellmans Point Rd., East Hampton, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 14, 2005 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of William J. Embacher. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Agnes Behm Nyquist. She is a former New Britain resident prior to moving to Newington 52 years ago. Jean was Teacher at the John Paterson School in Newington for many years. She was a member of the Newington Seniors Bowling Club, the Bucks and Does Square Dancing Club and the Newington Retired Teachers Association. She was active in Girl Scouting for many years and loved playing cards, games, reading and watching Jeopardy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and appreciated the outdoors. Jean enjoyed golfing, traveling and her summers at Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where served in WECLA, choir, LAF, as a Sunday School Teacher, an Assisting Minister, in Shepherding Ministry and established the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Jean also helped many charitable organizations. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda A. and Charles Mandel of Bozrah, two sons and daughters-in-law, William D. and Gail Embacher of East Hampton, Wayne M. and Carol Embacher of New Britain, a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and William Huber of New Britain, her grandchildren, Jason and Noah Mandel, William J. II, Brian, JoAnn, and Wayne Embacher, Christine Dynak, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson Erik Embacher and a sister Elaine McDonough. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 295 Arch St., New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hospice of Central CT, 205 W. Main St., New Britain, CT 06052-1318, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004.