Odette S. Krasnow

Odette (Dede) S. Krasnow passed away on December 4, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Hartford, CT to Albert and Libby Krasnow June 24, 1941. 

She is predeceased by her parents Albert and Libby; her sister Merle Fairfield and husband John Fairfield and her former husband Robert H. Lee.  She leaves behind her brother Gerald (Jerry) Krasnow and his partner Barbara Zubrow; nephew Mark Walden and his family and her loving stepdaughters Kate Lee-Salerno, husband Frank and granddaughter Rebecca and Deborah Lee East and her husband David.  She also leaves behind her beloved cats Lucy and Linus who gave her much love and enjoyment.

Dede lived in CT most of her life, settled down with Bob in Wethersfield and was a wonderful stepmom to her “two girls”.    She loved to entertain and to laugh and no party was complete without her famous jello mold.  Anybody that has known Dede would not be able to forget the Thanksgiving events on Hang Dog Lane!

Dede worked at Aetna Life & Casualty as a Data Program Manager until she retired early.

Dede leaves behind so many friends and family.  She always made a point of stopping to see family and friends whenever she travelled in their area.  No matter where she went, she always made a friend or two which played to her love to travel so well.  She was determined to see all 50 states and regrets missing the last two on her list.

Dede passed peacefully at home after several health setbacks.  She will be truly missed and leaves a void that cannot be filled.  Fly on sweet butterfly.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Dede’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2275 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 9, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058..  To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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