Ann Elizabeth Killian

Ann Elizabeth Killian, 69, of East Hartford, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 with her beloved family by her side at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Hartford on May 21, 1952, a daughter of the late David J. and Theresa “Terry” (O’Brien) Killian, she had been a lifelong resident of East Hartford. Ann was a graduate of East Hartford High School, class of 1970. During her professional career, Ann worked over 25 years at The Hartford Insurance Company in their Law Department. She later worked for the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce for several years prior to working for the town of East Hartford where she retired in 2018 as an Administrative Assistant.

Ann enjoyed cooking and baking (especially impressive delicious cakes) for her family and friends. She was also an avid reader and loyal fan of the UConn Women’s basketball team. Most of all, Ann loved being a grandmother by spending time, caring and supporting all four of them.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Raechel K. Lallier and her husband, Dan, of Wethersfield; three brothers, David J. Killian and his wife, Irene, of Glastonbury, John O. Killian and his wife, Donna Ericson, of West Hartford, Brian E. Killian of East Hartford; four cherished grandchildren, Kaeleigh Rakus, Emma Rakus, Olivia Lallier, and Daniel Lallier all of Wethersfield; two adored great-grandchildren, Colton Carilli and Jameson Carilli both of Wethersfield; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Besides her parents, Ann was predeceased by a brother, William A. Killian of East Hartford; and a sister, Claudia R. Killian of East Hartford with whom she lived with.

Funeral service celebrating Ann’s life will be Saturday (March 19th) at 10 am at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, (Section W), Bloomfield. Ann’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday (March 18th) from 4-7 pm at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ann’s name may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.