- Date Of Birth: July 20, 1955
- Date Of Death: September 12, 2009
- State: Connecticut
Marcella (Gereg) Brayton, 54, of Middlefield, beloved wife of Geoffrey Thomas Brayton, passed away on Saturday, September 12th at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Danbury, she was the daughter of Peter and Joan (Sullivan) Gereg of Brookfield. She graduated from Immaculate High School in Danbury and received her bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She received her juris doctor degree from St. John’s University in New York and was admitted to the bar of the State of Connecticut in 1979. She practiced law and was a well respected attorney for many years before retiring due to illness. Through her sons, she learned the rules of Little League baseball and became a proud and devoted fan. Marcella also loved travelling with her family and tending to her beautiful gardens. Besides her husband and parents, Marcella is survived by her two sons, Emmett Arlen Brayton and Spencer Seathrun Brayton, who will miss her more than there are words. They were the joy of her life. She also leaves a brother and sister in law, Peter and Karen Gereg of Brookfield, four sisters, Joanellen Gereg of Newtown, Diane Gereg Lawrence and her husband Jonathan of Newtown, Patrice Gereg Fahey and her husband, Thomas of Newtown, and Marita Gereg of Farmington, family friend Carol Stiff, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved Boston Terrier, Dottie. Marcella and her family wish to thank her devoted friends who traveled to treatments with her and provided constant encouragement, humor and hope. Truly, she was blessed with so many who were both colleagues and friends. The family also is grateful for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Sato, Dr. Eschelman and the staff at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.
