Jean Michelson Brookes (94) of Portland, CT, widow of Thomas Brookes, passed away on November 22, 2022. Born in Higganum, CT, on June 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Berrigan) and Andrew E. Michelson. She leaves two sons; Michael A. Brookes of Greensboro, NC, and Thomas K. Brookes of Troy, VT; a daughter, Susan B. Barksdale of Portland, CT; four grandchildren Kevin Brookes, Sara Brookes, Timothy Barksdale, and Justin Barksdale; and her extended family of Maurice Barksdale, Elizabeth Brookes, Edwin Johnson, Jeffrey Michelson, Linda Prue and Julia Barksdale. She was predeceased by her brothers, Andrew E. Michelson, Jr. and Merlin L. Michelson, and her sister Gladys E. Michelson. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Portland. Funeral services will be private. Donations in her memory may be sent to First Congregational Church of Portland. The family would like to thank the exceptional staff of Portland Care and Rehabilitation. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.