Ann Meehan

Previously of Stamford, and widow of Ward E.(Ed) Meehan Sr., Ann Meehan passed away at Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, CT on Saturday January 7th, after a long battle with C.O.P.D., recently complicated by lung cancer. She follows her husband of 64 years to God just 8 months after his passing. The daughter of William and Mary Crofton, Ann was born in New York City, NY and moved to Stamford at the age of 13, where she meet her future husband at 15, graduated from Stamford High School in 1943, and married at St. Mary's in 1946.

In addition to enjoying raising 4 children, Ann aided her husband with his plumbing business, and was a long time volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital (currently The Tully Center). When in better health she'd enjoyed swimming, walking, and bowling. She is survived by her four children: Mary Ann Meehan of Milford CT, Ward Meehan Jr. and his wife Lorraine Glinka Meehan of Ridgefield, CT, Kathleen Meehan of Bridgeport, CT, and Michael Meehan and his wife Sunela Ceric Meehan of New Milford, CT. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Thomas Conroy and Jennifer Merenda Conroy, Erin Conroy Seferi and Nicholas Seferi, Britt Conroy, Ward E. Meehan III, Melissa Meehan Stagnetta and Donnie Stagnetta, Jason Meehan, Tierney Meehan, Eileen Meehan, Hana Meehan, and 1 great grandchild: Henry Joseph Conroy. She will be missed beyond measure for her selflessness and truly unconditional love to family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Lung Association at their website www.lungusa.org Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 10th from 10 – 12 Noon at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 12 Noon immediately following visitation. The burial will be held at St. John Cemetery Darien, CT. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com