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From Rabbi David J. Small

Our heartfelt wishes of Nehama to:

Two daughters, Marla Severance and her husband Mark of Jacksonville, FL, and Elyse Darefsky of Bloomfield; a daughter-in-law, Dr. Amy Darefsky of Westport; three grandchildren, Kayla Jarnagin of Phoenix, Jordan Darefsky of Westport and Carlie Darefsky of Boston; a great-grandson, Grant Jarnagin; a sister, Estelle Freed of West Hartford; and their entire family on the passing of

Rosalyn Darefsky

Jan. 31, 2023 /10 Shevat 5783

She was predeceased by her husband, Leon Darefsky; a son, Robert Darefsky; and a grandson, Jared Bergman.


Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 3, at 10:00 a.m., in the Sanctuary at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford. CLICK HERE to watch the service on ZOOM. Burial will immediately follow in The Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery in Wethersfield.


After interment, the family will greet visitors at the home of Elyse Darefsky, 291 Castlewood Drive in Bloomfield. Shiva continues on Saturday, 6:00-8:00 p.m., again at the home of Elyse Darefsky, and also on Sunday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., at SummerWood,160 Simsbury Road, West Hartford.


Memorial donations may be made to Hall High School, Attn: Gabby Downey-3H Scholarship Fund, 975 N. Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117 (please write 3H-Rosalyn in the memo line on the check; the scholarship fund was established in memory of Robert Darefsky); or to JCSO Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 370386, West Hartford, CT 06137-0386.



May her memory forever be a blessing.

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