Jean Quinn

1930 - 2019

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Covert Funeral Home - Ovid

7199 Main Street

Ovid, New York

Jean Quinn Obituary

Jean Nicholson Quinn December 9, 2019 Jean Nicholson Quinn, age 89, longtime resident of Depot Road, Ovid, died on December 9, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1930, to the late Edward and Mary (McKenna) Nicholson. Jean was the first female recreational therapist for New York State and was employed by Willard Psychiatric Center for 40 years. Jean is survived by her son, Mark (Barbara) Quinn; her daughter, Lisa (Peter) Knych; grandchildren, McKenna (John) Wu, Matthew Quinn, Michael Quinn, Jack (Virginie) Knych, and Brian Quinn; great grandchildren, Quinn and Maeve Wu. She is also survived by her niece, Colleen (Basil) Brackett and her nephew, Ed (Kathy) Nicholson, as well as cousins, Shirley (Roger) Clemenson and Jyl Corcoran and godchildren Allan and Susan McDonald, by cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Quinn; infant son John; godchild, Joann McDonald and siblings, Tom and Mary. The family will receive friends at Holy Cross Church in Ovid from 11:00am to Noon on Friday, December 13, 2019. A memorial mass will then be celebrated at Noon by Fr. Bernard Maloney OFMCap. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of a charitable donation, it was Jean's wish that her beloved family and friends "treat" themselves and their families and think of her as they enjoy life. For additional information, please contact Covert Funeral Home at 607-869-3411 or visit www.covertfuneralhome.com Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2019.
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Jean.... I always looked for the car in your driveway signaling an open door complete with fresh coffee, cookies and conversations. We have had a number of these visits since my mom passed two years ago. Your kindness and shared words of wisdom were always welcomed and appreciated..... intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate and sprinkled with humor. Walking down memory lane with you and hearing about how you and my mom and her siblings used to play ball across the street with you (you were the youngest one of the group and they always treated you like a sister. How you would always think of my dad as you would travel to Geneva in recent years and recall how he had mentioned a certain barn to you that would someday be a dinosaur. And now all of the old wooden barns are becoming extinct. You always told me how kind my parents were. It was just so lovely to hear those words. Thank you for helping me through the sale of the family homestead. You told me to just not drive by it as it will never be the same. I used to smile when you would tell me you were the Howard Hughes of Ovid as you used to walk to get your mail at the road in your PJs. I stopped to visit you last year on my birthday. My big day came up in conversation and you took off to the front room and came back with a beautiful floral Easter plant . You wanted me to have it...a birthday gift. I will cherish my memories. I just wish we had time for so many more... You have a warm place in my heart and I will miss you, so much. Love you

Sincere condolences to Mark and Lisa and families.

Carol Birdsall

December 13, 2019

Your love will continue shine upon us, thanks.

Margaret and Kam Wu

December 13, 2019

Sorry for your families loss Ed and Kathy god bless

Shelley Sergent

December 12, 2019

What a sweet, kind lady. I was so saddened to have learned of her passing. My deepest sympathy to her entire family. She will be missed but certainly always remembered.

David Barnick

December 12, 2019

My sincerest sympathy on the loss of Jean! I will always remember her laugh and how her smile lit up a room! She was one in a million and will be very missed. May God bless you all during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Christina Walpole

December 11, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill Reagan

December 11, 2019

Jean always made me feel like I was part of her family. She has been an inspiration to me for as long as I have known her. It is a very rare person who can evoke great love and devotion from so many people. I feel so honored that she liked me. She always knew the perfect thing to do and say in every situation. My motto going forward will be "WWJD" - What Would Jean Do. I know her wisdom and love will guide us all. Peace and Love to Lisa, Mark and all of Jean's family and friends.
All my love, Karen Palumbo

karen palumbo

December 10, 2019

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