Lyn Ellsworth Klein

Lyn Ann Klein, age 80 of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late William J. Klein, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the home of her son surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport and raised in Black Rock, the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Ellsworth, she had been a Fairfield resident since 1960. She was a 1952 graduate of The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall and later graduated from Katharine Gibbs in New York City. Mrs. Klein worked as a bookkeeper at Manpower Temporary Services and for the Fairfield Municipal Federal Credit Union. A tireless supporter for the mentally handicapped, she was an active member of F.A.A.R.H. and regular donor to the Kennedy Center. A devout Roman Catholic, Lyn attended Mass regularly and was a member of the Legion of Mary. She was a member of the Gaelic American Club, but above all else, was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Survivors include two beloved children, Thomas Klein and his wife, Karen of Fairfield and Patrice Klein of Fairfield; a sister, Jane Martin of Orange; five cherished grandchildren, Kathryn, Tristen, Megan, Tug and Nolan; a niece, Carol Martin and her partner Deb Carabetta of Orange, and a nephew, John Martin and his wife Robyn of Orange. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Billy and James Klein. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. meeting directly at St. Pius X Church 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Kennedy Center, 240 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611 (203) 365-8522. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com