M. M Jeanne D'Amicol

M. Jeanne Footer D'Amicol

ALLEGANY - M. Jeanne Footer D'Amicol, 99, passed away Thursday (July 27, 2023) at her son's home in Allegany.

Jeanne was born May 25, 1924, in Butte, Mont., the daughter of the late Gordon and Kathleen Hammond Footer.

In 1936, 12-year-old Jeanne along with her younger sister, Barbara, and grandmother, hitchhiked from Livingston, Mont. to Paulsbo, Wash. Jeanne's grandmother, Mary L. Hammond, was a large influence in her life and affectionately known as "Big Grandma."

Jeanne was a graduate of Poulsbo High School in Poulsbo. She worked with the U.S. Government in the Social Security Administration in both Olean and Seattle, Wash., until she retired. She had also worked locally for Kendall Refinery and the Corning Glass works in Bradford, Pa.

Jeanne often spoke of the fun she had dancing in her younger years. Those who knew her during that time stated that she was a very good dancer. Jeanne enjoyed traveling with her daughter Kim and often spoke of their Thelma and Louise trip.

Jeanne was also proud of her son Steve and attended all of his sporting events. When she retired, she enjoyed taking care of her granddaughter Montana and teaching her how to put together puzzles as well as many other things. In 2009 Jeanne moved back to this area and spent her last years with her son, his wife and the family dogs.

Over the last 10-plus years, the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging and the Cattaraugus County Health Department provided exceptional care that enhanced Jeanne's ability to remain in the community with her family.

Jeanne is survived by a son, Steven T. (Bonnie) Saunders of Allegany; a daughter, Kimberly (Jeff) D'Amicol Jelden of Surprise, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Montana Jelden; and a dear friend, Linda Barrile of Limestone.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" D'Amicol on April 19, 2020; a sister, Barbara Garrett; and her beloved grandmother, Mary L. Hammond.

As per Jeanne's wishes, visitation will not be observed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Cattaraugus County Region Community Foundation Meals on Wheels/ Friend of Aging Fund, One Leo Moss Drive, Olean, NY 14760.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Howie VanRensselaer of the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph.

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