Anne E. Hamann, 83, of Southbury died December 23 in Newtown, after a long struggle with illness. Born October 1, 1931, in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Sylvia and Carl Eicke.

She was the first in her family to graduate from college and received a degree in sociology from the University of Bridgeport in 1953. “Annie” was married to Richard A. Hamann, with whom she celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary in 2005.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mrs Hamann’s generous, compassionate, and loving spirit touched the lives of all those who knew her. In addition to raising five children, she also worked throughout her life in a number of careers as a social worker, a title searcher, realtor, and an instructor at UConn at Storrs and WestConn.

Mrs Hamann also founded Sing, Inc for Newtown High School’s Choral Department. She adored the fine and performing arts, loved to paint and work with pottery, collect antiques, bake, and spend time at the ocean.

She will be dearly missed by four children, Richard C. Hamann of Danbury, Laura E. Bentivoglio of Southbury, Charmaine Hamann of Gaithersburg, Md., and Allicyn B. Hackett of Tiverton, R.I. Five grandchildren, Marissa, Joseph, Sean, Matthew, and Nicolas also survive her. She is now reunited with her late daughter, Kathleen Hamann; and her husband, Richard, both of whom predeceased Mrs Hamann.

The family would like to thank Lisa Krauss of Growing Options and Masonic Care of Newtown and its Hospice Team for their support and care of Anne Hamann.

The Funeral Mass was scheduled for Monday, December 29, at 11 am, at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main Street South, Southbury.  A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Masonic Care Hospice, PO Box 5505, Newtown CT  06470; or to the Threshold Choir at the following link, http://thresholdchoir.org/webform/making-donation.