Jill Metcalf, 78, of Newtown, died June 22, at Danbury Hospital. Born in Norwalk, she was the daughter of Gladys and Ernest Ingram, Jr. She attended Newtown schools and went on to become a hairdresser. She owned and operated several hair salons over the years.

Ms Metcalf was a member of the VFW Post 308 Ladies Auxiliary and Sandy Hook Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed painting and watching the birds through her kitchen window. Those who know her say she will not only be remembered for her contagious laughter, but also her bright, bold, and friendly spirit.

Her brothers, Ernest Ingram III and Robert Ingram and his wife, Terry; daughter, Kelly Richardson and her husband, Bradley; grandchildren, John, Marissa, Ali, Briana, and Kari; a great-granddaughter; and a niece and nephews survive her.

Her brother, John; son, Jack; and former spouse, Chester "Chet" Metcalf, predeceased her.

The calling hours will be Thursday, June 28, 6 to 8 pm, at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

A graveside service and burial will be Friday, June 29, at 10:30 am, at Saint Rose Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Newtown Ambulance Association at newtown-ambulance.org; VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Road, Newtown CT 06470; or to the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue at sandyhookfire.com.