Mary Jane Grelle-McGaffin, 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2016 with her husband and best friend of 25 years, David McGaffin, by her side. She was born in New Haven on September 29, 1957 to the late Richard & Joyce Rice Grelle. Besides her husband, Mary Jane will be remembered by her brothers, Richard (Mary Jo) & Frank Grelle; her beloved nieces and their husbands, Mary & Geoff Mattheis and Katie & Matt Dwyer; her great nephew, Dustin; and her dear friends, Anne Murphy, Janet Esposito, Laura Marshall, Bonnie Holt, & Pammy Rosa. Mary Jane grew up in West Haven before moving to Hamden where she had worked for Walgreens for the last 25 years. She also had a love for words which she inherited from her grandmother and great-grandmother. Although never published, Mary Jane wrote several stories and loved to read. She had an appreciation for history and was the Secretary for many years of the Mt. Carmel Burial Grounds. She enjoyed tending to her plants and always looked forward to shopping trips with Dave. Her family would like to give a special 'Thank You' to Rev. Charlene & Rev. Bill at St. Raphael's Hospital for their support and guidance. Friends are invited to visit with her family on Tuesday, March 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden followed by a Funeral Service Celebrating her life at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Burial Grounds. Contributions in Mary Jane's memory may be sent to the charity of one's choice. To send a condolence to her family please see www.beecherandbennett.com