Emily Ann Racenet, 19, of Brookfield, died Monday, March 26, 2012. She was born on October 31, 1992 in Danbury, daughter of Emile Racenet and Lenore Gribbin. She attended Brookfield schools and graduated from Brookfield High School in 2010 where she participated in several athletic activities, including cheerleading. She was currently enrolled in Ricci's Academy for hairdressing. She attended New Life Assembly of God in Trumbull.

Emily Ann was fun-loving and witty. She was called "cherub" by her mom and known as "Najha" by her friends. Her smile and blue eyes would light up a room when she walked in. Emily was a beautiful young lady with a very big heart.

Emily Ann was survived by her parents Emile Racenet and Lenore Gribbin and her sister Elizabeth. She also leaves her maternal grandparents Joseph and Mary Louise Moker, of Brookfield; and her paternal grandparents Emile and Patricia Racenet of Ancram, NY. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

The Bible says there is a time for everything..."TO EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven: A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted, A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up, A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away, A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a time to speak, A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a timef or peace." (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) During these difficult times we learn to trust in, lean on, and rely on the Lord for strength. The Bible says God is our refuge in difficult times. (Psalm 62:8)

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Hull Funeral Home in Danbury. Calling hours will be 6 PM - 8 PM, Friday, March 30, 2012