Millerton – Christine M. Deneen, 86, a 64 year resident of Millerton, NY died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT following a brief illness. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Deneen worked as a sales associate for Peter Allen Jewelers in Millerton for over 20 years. She also was a volunteer at the North East-Millerton Library for many years.

Born March 23, 1934 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Martha (Muschiol) Piechula. Her first husband, Henry Murphy, passed away November 3, 1966. On August 5, 1972 at St. Patrick’s Church in Millerton, she married Richard M. Deneen. Mr. Deneen died March 4, 2013. Mrs. Deneen had a quiet, warm spirit and enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She will be dearly missed by all.

Mrs. Deneen is survived by five children; Valerie DeCelle and her husband Richard of Springfield, MA, Patrick Deneen of Millerton, Ann Grabowski and her husband Richard of Manchester, CT, Ann Deneen of Millerton and Debra Mordecai and her husband Daniel of Winsted, CT; her sister, Elizabeth Emberlin of Phenix City, AL, a half-brother and sister, George Piechula and Bridgette Petzenhammer; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and husbands, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Murphy Wheeler in 1982 and three siblings, Bernard and Joseph Piechula and Johanna Gordon.

Graveside services and burial will take place on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11am at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. The Rev. M. David Dawson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton American Legion Post # 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12564. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. To send flowers, or an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com