Jean A. Graney

May 7, 1929 - June 10, 2016

At her home June 10, 2016, Jean A. Graney of Hamden. She is survived by her sister Carole Graney Ford and brother in law Peter T. Gately of Branford. Jean was born May 7, 1929, daughter of the late William F. and Gertrude LeGrand Graney. She attended the College of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey and graduated from the Diocesan Teachers College in Madison, CT. She was a member of the Sisters of Mercy for 33 years and taught in several Catholic Schools in CT. including St. Mary's School in New London and St. Stephen's School in Hamden, where she was also Principal. After her service with the Sisters of Mercy she was employed by the Knights of Columbus in New Haven for 32 years where she was the Supervisor of the Knights Scholarship Programs. Jean is also survived by four nephews, a niece and their spouses: John & Jacqueline Ford of North Haven; Chris & Reene Ford of Hamden; Bill Ford of Branford; Dr. James & Ranie Ford of Rowley, MA; Karen Ford & Charles Anderson of Wellington, FL and Jody Ford of Killingworth. Also survived by her beloved ten grand nephews and nieces: Alexandra & Rebecca Ford; Grace Ford; Hannah & Luke Ford; Samantha & Jimmy Ford; Sarah, Elizabeth, Caitlyn and Emily Anderson and Aleksa Samardzic. She enjoyed many happy times with her dear family and many friends. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her Godmother Florence I. Cooney and brother in law James J. Ford. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave. New Haven. Calling hours are Monday from 4 - 8 p.m. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Christians at Risk Fund, C/O Knights of Columbus Charities, 1 Columbus Place P.O. Box 1966 New Haven, CT. 06509-1966. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com