Jean Belinda (Lambe) Gantert, daughter of the late Bernard and Jean (McCabe) Lambe passed away at her home on June 15, 2021 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Jean was born and attended schools in Brooklyn, NY. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Danbury, CT and lived in Driftwood, Lake Candlewood with her aunt and uncle. Jean met her husband, William Gantert Sr, on Lake Candlewood and shortly following their marriage in 1951, they built their home in New Fairfield, CT.
Jean and Bill raised their family of five children in New Fairfield and were active in their small community. Jean was a founding member of the St. Edwards Ladies Guild, New Fairfield Public School PTA, as well as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Jean loved the water and always found herself close to it. She ensured that all her children learned to swim at the New Fairfield Town Park and taught all to appreciate and respect the water. She also was an avid seamstress, quilter, as well as a Jack LaLane and Adelle Davis devotee. Jean was a homemaker first and foremost. After all her children were in school, Jean worked for the late Paul Fischer, DSS and Nelphison DeAlmeida, DSS. Upon Bill’s retirement in 1986, they relocated to their home in Myrtle Beach, SC. Jean remained in Myrtle Beach until 2000 at which time she returned to Danbury to be closer to her family. In 2005, she relocated to Old Saybrook to live with her daughter Mary and husband Gary where she remained until her death. She made many new friends and was surrounded by a close-knit neighborhood that welcomed and watched over her. In her later years, Jean enjoyed summering in Montana with her daughter Bernadine. This allowed her to be close to several grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Bill and her five siblings.
Jean is survived by her children Belinda Gantert, Astoria OR; Bernadine Gantert, Missoula MT.; William Gantert Jr.; New Fairfield CT, Mary Costanzo and her husband, Gary, Old Saybrook CT, and Peter Gantert and wife Tricia, New Fairfield, CT. Jean is also survived by her seven beloved grandchildren; Elizabeth (Tim) Visser, Patrick Gantert, Katherine Kolwicz, Matthew Gantert, William Gantert III, Kaitlyn Gantert, Daniel Gantert and one very special great granddaughter; Meredith Visser. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Frank Repose, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Donna MacNeil who was a warm and compassionate friend for many years. In addition, the family would like to thank Krystina, from Alina’s Eldercare for the essential care provided to Jean in her final months.
Interment will be private taking place at St Peter’s Cemetery Danbury CT at the convenience of the family. “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
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