Sabra Jairam

Sabra (Barton) Jairam, 100, of Cromwell (formerly of Newington), beloved wife of the late David Jairam, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. Sabra was born May 16, 1926 in New Haven, daughter of the late Royal and Delphine (Pomeroy) Barton. Sabra worked at the Kenwood Lodge in New Milford, and then for Hartford Hospital until her retirement. Her husband David was a well-respected chef, and they traveled extensively attending the annual Chef’s Association conventions. Sabra was exceptionally close to her sister Barbara, and together they enjoyed long New England car rides and living together later in life.

Sabra will be missed by her nieces, Beverly Atchinson (Paul) of Arizona, and Karen Cyr (Dave) of Berlin; nephews, Mark Camilleri of New Britain, Brian Camilleri (Deborah) of Simsbury, David Camilleri (Sheila) of Canton and Jason Camilleri (Heather) of Unionville.

In addition to her husband and parents, Sabra was predeceased by her sisters, Priscilla DelCiampo (Victor), and Barbara Camilleri (Sal), and a nephew, Clark Doane.

Funeral services will be private. Sabra will be interred at the Lower Merryall Cemetery, New Milford. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com