Annette J. Hylwa, age 75, of Beacon Falls, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas Hylwa. Annette was born in Derby on November 29, 1950, daughter to the late Walter and Doris (Hynds) Markut, and lived in Beacon Falls for most of her life.
She was a devoted homemaker and the heart of her family. Annette enjoyed arts and crafts, particularly ceramics, and loved nature and the animals around her.
She is the beloved mother of Thomas Hylwa, her pride and joy, sister of Joan Markut Svetz, and also leaves several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Walter Markut.
The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements, which are private. Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.riverviewfh.com.