Jeanmarie Conlon, 62, of Shelton, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 7. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Oct.24, 1951, she was the daughter of Eugene Joseph Conlon and Margaret Francis Conlon of Warwick, Rhode Island.

Jeanmarie was an abstract artist, teacher, and garden designer. Painting was her life; she worked in oils and watercolors and exhibited her work over the last 25 years in New York City, California, Vermont, and Connecticut. Her other great joy was being a mother to her children Vanessa McDonald Ryan, a television producer in New York City, son-in-law Clark J. Ryan, and Jason E. McDonald, who passed away in 1989.

She is also survived by her sister Linda Hanick Weber of Guilford, and three brothers, Joseph E. Conlon, James A. Conlon, both of Warwick, Rhode Island, and Michael E. Conlon of Springvale, Maine; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Thomas C. McDonald and brother John F. Conlon.

She leaves behind a legacy of artwork and will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. She brought light, color, joy, and love to this world.

A Memorial Service for Jeanmarie will be held on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Guilford, 122 Broad St., Guilford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Women and Family Life Center in Guilford, or visit her website to support the exhibition of her artwork www.jeanmarieconlon.squarespace.com. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com.