Jeanine Greaves, 93, passed away October 22, 2026, in East Hill Memory Care of Southbury.

Born January 26, 1933, in New Bedford, Mass., Jeanine was a daughter of the late Rene Y. Harbeck and the late Alida Ricard Harbeck.

She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Jerry Greaves; her sister Denise Fitzpatrick, and her brother Rene Harbeck.

She is survived by her four children, Jennifer O'Brien and her husband Mark of Newtown, Bridget Greaves of Norfolk, Va., Melissa Sullivan and her husband Mark of Groveland, Mass., and Daniel Greaves and his wife Robin of Oxford; and three grandsons, Matthew Sullivan and his wife Deven of Groveland Mass., William Sullivan and his wife Ansley of Charleston, S.C., and Andrew Sullivan of Groveland, Mass.

Jeanine received a dual bachelor’s degree in Education and Dietetics from Framingham State Teachers College and built her career as a dietician and teacher before and after the 13-year period she stayed at home dedicated to raising her children. She oversaw nutrition and specialized diets in many area nursing homes including Pope John Paul, Buckingham Gardens, Lord Chamberlain, The Lutheran Home, and River Glen.

After retiring, Jeanine pursued her love of painting, becoming a skilled artist in many mediums such as pastels, oils and acrylics. She was active in The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) for many years, holding several offices including Secretary and President.

Jeanine had a mischievous and curious nature, enjoying travel, reading, puzzles of any sort, and gardening. She wrote poetry and was a member of a duckpin bowling league and a women’s investment group. Her wide-ranging talents included being an excellent cook and entertainer; hosting an annual holiday open house and participating in the neighborhood dinner club. Jeanine loved good music, a good joke, a good car chase, and telling a good story. Devoted to her family and community, she lived in Newtown for 60 years and worshipped at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Jeanine’s family extends their thanks and gratitude to Pat Barrett, Nancy Northrop, and the caring communities of Pomperaug Woods and East Hill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church Thursday, October 29, at 11 am. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, October 28, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown (StRoseChurch.com) or SCAN (SCANart.org).