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James Jenney Obituary

JENNEY, James A. "Jim" Age 59, of Braintree, passed away on November 20, 2008 at home with his family by his side, after courageously battling a long illness. Son of the late Edwin and Clara Jenney. Loving husband of Christine M. (Nieland) Jenney for 39 years. Father of Andrea L. Jenney of Braintree and James A. Jenney, Jr. and his wife Lisa A. of Braintree. Brother of Karen Shore and her husband Steve of Hingham and his late sister Janice Blanchard. Brother-in-law of Tom and Dianne Smyth of Abington and Peter Nieland of Quincy. Cousin of Thomas, Elaine, Brittany and Justin Bell of Jacksonville, NC. Best friend, like a brother of, Joseph Campanale and family of Weymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim was born in Quincy. He loved to spend summers boating on Cape Cod and winters boating in Florida. Jim owned and operated his own businesses and possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. Jim was a man of many talents. He was a generous and giving man to family and friends alike. Jim is a past member of the Braintree Rotary Club, Massachusetts 100 Club and the Hyannis Yacht Club. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 3-7 PM. Interment, Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Adult Brain Tumor Research, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. 02115. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, 2008.

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Harvey Sklar

December 30, 2008

Dear Christine and the entire Jenney Family,
I just read about Jim, I am stunned, he was always helpful when I had the TCBY store. I know he worked hard and played hard too. Please know that I share in your loss. May God comfort you and your family in the days and months ahead, most importantly, remember the good times. I will think about Jim when I ride in the Pan Mass. Challenge in August.

Former owner of the TCBY in Stoughton

Mardi & John Sawyer

December 18, 2008

John and I just learned today(12/17) of Jim's passing. Our prayers are with you Christine, Andrea, Jimmy and Lisa and your whole family. Love Mardi & John Sawyer

MARILYN MANNING

December 3, 2008

Karen, It's been way too many years for us to be in touch, and now I'm reading of Jimmy's passing. After losing my sister 4 yrs ago, I know the pain of loosing a sibling. I remember when Jimmy was our paper boy, seeing Jimmy when we'd hang out at your house, the day that he walked you down the isle after your dad had hurt his back. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.....
Christine...You may not remember me, I'm a friend of Karen's from the old North Quincy days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family....

Andy & Katie Mahoney

November 24, 2008

Jim,
We were sorry to hear your father passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lisa, and the rest of your family.

Kerry and Joe Franey

November 24, 2008

Aunt Christine, Andrea, Jim and Lisa,

We are sorry for the loss of Uncle Jim. He fought a long hard battle. He was lucky to have you by his side through it all. He was a go getter and fought to the end. Even though he isn't here with us, his presence will always be felt. Take comfort in knowing that he peacefully is at rest. You are in our prayers.
Love Kerry, Joe and Ben

Nicole Gallagher

November 24, 2008

Andrea - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember my early morning coffee talks with your dad at the cape. He will be missed.

Love,
Nicole, Gary and Liam

The Mannings

November 24, 2008

Karen and Family, we are sorry to here of the passing of your brother Jim. We remember him, when he was our paper boy, many years ago.

Frank & Susan Pace

November 23, 2008

We share in your loss, but we celebrate the man and his thoughtful, vibrant life. Sincerest codolences.

ATTORNEY J. ALBERT JOHNSON

November 23, 2008

Dear Christine and family:

I am sorry to haear of your loss, and I am sure that Jim went "straight up"
to Heaven My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jim

Steve and Ina Gondelman

November 22, 2008

Dear Christine,Jim and Andrea,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. Words can not express the loss of such a dignified individual. We are proud to say that we were honored to know Jim.

Sandy & Barry Tobins

November 21, 2008

Dear Christine, Jim, and Andrea,
We have such wonderful memories of Jim and all of you at the Cape and at Thayer. Please know how sorry we are to hear of his passing...we will remember him with love and fond memories.

Megan and Michael Condon

November 21, 2008

Dear Jim, Lisa and all of your family,
I am so sorry for your sad loss. I know how close of a family you all are. Please take comfort in knowing my family and I are thinking of all of you at this time. Love Always,

Felecia Paul

November 21, 2008

Jim, I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Stay strong and God bless you.

Marlene Jankowski & Family

November 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Paul Moran

November 21, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Nicole Mills

November 21, 2008

Andrea,
We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Niki & Scott Mills

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