Janet Brendel Montgomery, a resident of Darien, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 3 in Darien. She was 83.
Janet Montgomery, 83, passed away on Nov. 3.
Born on Aug. 2, 1933 in Quincy, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Emelyn and Louis Brendel.
Jan grew up in Fairfield, graduating from the local Roger Ludlowe High School, and later received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I.
Jan was a textile designer for a number of years in New York City prior to her marriage to Richard Montgomery in 1959. She was a beloved wife for 57 years and mother of three children. She was active in numerous local civic and church-related associations in Darien.
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— an obituary from Edward Lawrence Funeral Home
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She is survived by her husband, Richard Montgomery; and her children: Richard and his wife, Susan G. Montgomery of Atlanta; Scott and his wife, Sarah G. Montgomery of Carmel, N.Y.; and Susan M. Kammler of New Canaan; her grandchildren: Jessica Montgomery of Atlanta, GA, Lucas, Matthew, and Joshua Montgomery of Carmel, and Austin and Cole Kammler of New Canaan. She was predeceased by her brother Jo Brendel.
A Memorial Service will be held at a location and time to be specified by the family. Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to the American Stroke Association.