Michele Collette Lerch

Death date: Sep 23, 2021
Brenda Friedrich, 68, of Somers, CT, and formerly of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Brenda was proud to be the fourth generation owner of Friedrich’s Jewelry Store in Stafford, as well a Read Obituary


I would see Brenda in the hallways of Evergreen when she was visiting her mom when I worked there as physical therapist. I also knew Brenda and her parents when I would stop in the jewelry store over the years. Such a lovely family. I felt so sad when I learned of Brenda's illness and now want to send my sincere condolences to her friends and family.
I worked with Brenda in the 1970's when she was a star in the advertising art department at The Real Paper in Cambridge, MA. She was a pleasure to work with and a joy to be with, always positive, cheerful, and intellectually curious. I occasionally stopped by at Friedrichs Jewelers when en route from Boston to New York, meeting her parents and spending an hour chatting. We have remained friends for these 45 years or so, and Brenda managed to maintain and manifest her positive spirits and outlook throughout her suffering in these later years.
I wish Brenda's family my sincere condolences. She will remain in my mind as the wonderful young woman whom I met when we were young, ambitious, and working at jobs we loved in Cambridge.

So happy to have known Brenda for so many years. She always had a smile and time for conversation. Rest in Peace my friend.
Paula Delluomo Gibbons


I am sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. As a prior Stafford resident, I loved seeing her at the store and spent plenty of my paychecks there. She always knew my family by name and truly took an interest in them. She was a genuine and caring person who was truly invested in her customers. I will remember her fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at htis time.

Brenda was always a delight when I had the opportunity to visit her at the store. Sorry to hear of her passing. I think of her often as I drove past her house. Rest peacefully Brenda.
