Lakeville – Jean H. Krulis, age 83, died peacefully in her home on December 16, 2020. She was born May 1, 1937 in Queens, New York. She is survived by her brothers: John Krulis of Hampton, Virginia, and Chuck Krulis and his partner, Peter Franceschetti, of Kingston, New York, and by her beloved friend Rosilyn Days. Her life partner, Demetra Silides, predeceased her. She graduated from The Cooper Union’s School of Art. She worked in New York City, in publishing, as a designer of children’s books – most recently at Marshall Cavendish. She was very active in the life of her churches: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Manhattan (where she served as the treasurer for many years) and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Amenia Union (where she served on the Vestry and volunteered in the Giving Garden for the Food of Life food pantry). Jean was a weekend resident of Litchfield County for many years before retiring and moving to Connecticut full time. She loved gardening and cooking – and spoiling the many cats she adopted over the years. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at a future date and will be announced on the funeral home website. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com