Denise (Hoffman) Lovett, 67, of Newtown died November 22 at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1947, in Bridgeport, to Jean (Gasso) and Edward Hoffman.

She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield in 1965 and was a Newtown resident since 1989.

A lifelong book lover, Ms Lovett owned and ran The Book Shop in Monroe for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, and spending time with her family. She also taught a paper-cutting class at the Easton Senior Citizen Center for many years. Her passing was very sudden, and her family and friends will miss her tremendously.

Her loving husband of 42 years, Harry Lovett; their daughters Nora Knight of Sandy Hook and Sara Hill of Bethel; her sons-in-law David Knight and Jonathan Hill; and her beloved grandson Jack Knight survive Ms Lovett. Her parents predeceased her.

Calling hours will take place Sunday, December 7, from 2 to 5 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Easton Country Day School, 660 Morehouse Road, Easton CT 06612 or Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470.