Britton, Jacqueline Ann (Winslow)
Jacqueline Ann Winslow Britton, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022, having led a full life. She was born January 1, 1928
in Boston, Massachusetts to Charles and Ann Winslow. Jackie met Jim Britton, the love of her life, when she was a child and they made their home in Manchester, CT where they lived for most of their lives. Jackie was a good student, graduating from Manchester High School in 1945. She married Jim in 1951 and together they raised three daughters: Jill Mack, Joanne Britton and Jennifer Dimauro.
Jackie was a farm girl and nature lover at heart, caring for every living creature. She had the ability to beautify the world in the simplest of forms. Her love language was felt by all who knew her through food and gifts. Caring for all in her circle of love, Jackie lived her life with a big open heart, offering a caring note, a floral arrangement, or a baked treat. She fed the opossum every night and the mailman nearly every day.
With boundless energy, Jackie possessed a work ethic that was respected by all. She picked tobacco, was employed as a dental assistant, worked at Pratt and Whitney, and Brown's Flowers, where she was a floral designer. Jackie's passions included baking, sewing, quilting, and gardening. She is remembered well for her famous pepper jelly, and sitting for untold hours meticulously sewing doll clothes, recital costumes, bridesmaid gowns, and beautiful quilts for each of her girls and grandchildren.
The activities Jackie enjoyed most included room mother, cafeteria and scout volunteer. She was a member of the Nutmeg Quilters Guild, Concordia Lutheran
Church Altar Guild, and served as a founding member and officer of the Perennial Planters Garden Club. As a woman of faith in God and a lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Manchester, she was co-honored with Jim as the “Concordians of the Year” in 2001.
Besides her husband and children, Jackie is survived by her sons in law: Kevin Mack, Thomas Chmielewski and Salvatore Dimauro Jr. She was Grammie to her 10 grandkids: Briar Handly (spouse, Melissa), Jeremy Handly, Tamera Mack (spouse, Lira), Aaron Mack (spouse, Natalie), Brittany Florio, David Chmielewski (spouse, Rachel), Michael Chmielewski, Salvatore Dimauro III (spouse, Lauren), and Trent Dimauro, and was recently predeceased by Clifford Florio. She had 5 great grandchildren: Lauren, Alexander, Olivia, Parker, and Peach, all of whom she loved dearly and held close. Her legacy lives on in the knowledge she passed down and the exquisite folk art she leaves behind. She will be forever honored and missed. A celebration of Jackie's life will take place at Concordia Lutheran Church, Manchester, CT at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Jackie may be made to MACC Charities P.O. Box 3804, Manchester, CT 06045.