Jessica "Jessie" Braun's Obituary
Jessica “Jessie” Braun, 91, of Monson, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Millville, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Clara (Zinett) Rockwell.
Jessie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved gardening and took great pride in her flowers. She had a special fascination with wolves and enjoyed collecting anything related to them. Jessie also loved shopping and had a deep affection for animals, especially her beloved dogs. Jessie will be remembered for her love of family, animals, and nature, as well as the warmth and kindness she shared with those around her.
She will be deeply missed by her longtime companion, David Harvey; her children, Alton Rockwell, Bernice Lynch, and Ronnie Braun; her grandchildren, Roger, Nicholas, Wayne, and Laura; her great-grandchildren, Skylar, Callan, Emma, and Mya; her brothers, Alfred and Kenneth Rockwell; her sister, Charlotte Demerchant; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Jessie was predeceased by her daughter, Avis Braun; her stepbrother, Arthur Stairs; and her stepsister, Pearl Fuller.
A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, with a funeral service to take place at 11:00 AM, at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: https://www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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