Ann M Greene

Ann M. (Shabon) Greene, 96, of Southington, beloved widow of the late Constantinos “Connie” Greene, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Southington Care Center. Ann was born in Southington on May 11, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Gladke) Shabon.

Ann had been a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church where she also belonged to the Immaculata Women’s Club. Along with her husband, Ann owned Greene’s Toy and Hobby Shop in Milldale, and later, Greene’s Coins, Stamps, Art Supplies in the Oxley Building on Center Street.

Ann was very talented, was a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association, and loved to oil paint. She also worked for The Step Saver for a time, illustrating ads.

In her leisure time, Ann enjoyed spending time in her backyard with her children and grandchildren and was known for her green thumb as she tended her gardens.

Ann is survived by her six children: two sons, Russell and Bruce Greene, both of Southington, and her four daughters: Deborah Kania, Rebecca Lamarre (Nelson), both of Southington, Jessica Penfield (Ken) of Niantic, and Lydia Demers (Forrest) of Newington. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ann was pre-deceased by her sisters, Marie Patla, Helen Brouillard and Kathleen Greene; grandson, Damian Greene; and by her son-in-law, John Kania. At the family’s request, all services will be held privately. Ann’s family would like to thank the staff of the Southington Care Center for the compassionate care they provided.

The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489 is honored to be assisting the family with Ann’s arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.