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SHARON — Jean Warren Southack, 99, of Gay Street died Jan. 22, 2012, at her home. She was the widow of Tillman Southack. She was born Dec. 1, 1912, in Greenwich, Conn.She was a graduate of the Ethel Walker School. She lived in Greenwich until 1945, when she and her husband moved to Sharon. They started Whitetail Farm, where they raised registered Angus cattle. In 1970, Jean changed the farm to dairy cattle and maintained Jerseys and Holsteins. She was an avid fox hunter, a member of the board of directors of the Little Guild of St. Francis and a longtime member of the Sharon Episcopal Church.She is survived by her son, Tilden Ward Southack Jr.; her daughter, Barabara Jane Southack; and three grandsons.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Sharon Episcopal Church. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Guild of St. Francis, 285 Sharon Goshen Tpke., West Cornwall, CT 06796.The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.

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