Jill Ann Lautenbach, 38 of Manchester, CT, formerly of Berlin, CT, daughter of the late Mark Lautenbach and Kristine (Keeney) Sears and Michael Sears of Manchester, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital after an extended illness.
Jill was born in Manchester on November 28, 1978 and graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1997. Jill lived life to the fullest and will be most remembered by her bright smile and infectious laugh. She loved long summer days at the beach with her toes in the sand and leaves a small part of her heart in Cape Cod, where she vacationed every summer with her family.
In addition to her mother, Jill is survived by her daughter, who was the love of her life, Lexi Eliades; her sister, Stacie Lautenbach Anderson as well as her sister Meghan Sears; two brothers, Mike Sears and Marc Sears; ten nieces and nephews, Sydney, Cole, Julian, Anna, Helena, Aaron, Maggie, Gracie, Natalie and Olivia; her aunt and uncle, Barbara Keeney and Steven Keeney; and Wendy Waldo (Mom #2). She also leaves her best friend and partner in crime, Tracey Waldo Brown, and Boe Becker, whom Jill gave her heart to. Both loved Jill unconditionally for the fun-loving, free spirited person that she was.
A Memorial service will be held Monday, March 13, at 11:00 A.M at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park Street, Manchester. Visiting hours for family and friends are Sunday, March 12, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester
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A savings account has been established for Lexi Kristine Eliades at Bank of America. Memorial donations can be accepted at any Bank of America branch.
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Visitation DetailsSunday, March 12th, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Holmes Funeral Home
Service DetailsMonday, March 13th, 2017 11:00am, St. Mary's Episcopal Church