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Obituary: Jean Beverly Rittman, 88, Of East Hampton

Jean was a person of pure love, pure compassion and pure goodness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jean Beverly Rittman, 88, of East Hampton died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 4. Born March 23, 1929 in East Hampton, she was the loving daughter of the late William and Lillian (Barber) Rittman.Jean was a lifelong resident of East Hampton.

Jean was one of the most perfect souls God ever created, combining her innocence and a total lack of worldly evils. She was a person of pure love, pure compassion and pure goodness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Jean is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews that all loved her dearly. Besides her parents Jean was predeceased by her brother William Rittman Jr., and three sisters Virginia Sciarini, Claire Lavine and Elaine Kauffman.

Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. on Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by burial in the family plot in Old Young St. Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Association (200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489) or the American Heart Association (P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005).

Please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com to leave online condolences.

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