Jeannette T. (Langevin) Birdsall

FALLS VILLAGE — Jeannette T. (Langevin) Birdsall, 89, passed peacefully on Dec. 27, 2020, at the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the widow of Richard E. Birdsall.  

Jeannette was born in Waterbury, Conn., on Sept. 17, 1931, daughter of the late Alphionsine (Montambault) and Alcide Langevin.

After moving from Canada, Jeannette’s family settled in the Waterbury area, where she was the only child born as a U.S. citizen. She lived there before moving on to Danbury and finally to Falls Village.  

She worked to make her home the best it could be for her family. 

She loved all animals but had a special place for dogs and cats.  

Jeannette loved her family but was especially devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Steve Birdsall and his wife, Sue, of Kansas; her grandchildren, Richard, Melissa, Kevin, Jennifer and Stephanie; and her great-grandchildren, Charles, Jon, Katelin, Alex and Matthew.  

Jeannette was predeceased by her daughter, Jacqueline Hamilton.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. 

Memorial donations may be sent to The Last Post, 95 Belden St., Falls Village, CT 06031.  

The Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan was in charge of arrangements.