Lynette Griswold Birkmaier, age 95 of Trumbull died Friday, October 17, 2025 at Stone Bridge in Newtown. She was the beloved wife of the late Leslie E. Birkmaier. Born in Rockford, Illinois she was the daughter of Merle and Nora Ostic Griswold. Lynette worked as an administrative assistant at Staples High School for over 30 years. She is survived by her son, Gary Birkmaier and his wife Lisa Laplante, grandson, Karl Birkmaier, sister, Joyce and brother, Paul. Please omit flowers. Funeral services will be private and restricted to immediate family only. Those who so desire may make a contribution in her memory to Faith Food Pantry in Newtown, https://www.newtownfoodpantry.org/donations To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com