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Nancy Jenny Obituary
Essex Junction - Nancy Swords Jenny of Essex Vermont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 13th. Nancy was born on May 12, 1964 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She is the daughter of Phillip and Carol (Hofstetter) Swords of Rutland Vermont. Nancy, along with two siblings, grew up and attended elementary and high schools in Rutland. She earned her B.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (1990) degrees in Chemistry from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. Nancy was completing her postdoctoral studies at the University of Vermont, during which time she met her husband to be (married on October 29, 1993). Nancy excelled through her career at the University of Vermont, where she authored numerous prestigious publications. At the time of her death she was an Associate Professor, running the Jenny Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Vermont, pursuing her research interests in the areas of age-related diseases such as atherosclerosis, dementia and frailty.
In addition to her professional commitment, Nancy was compassionate about animals, especially horses. Together with her husband and children, they established a hobby and second career with horses, riding competitively and founding Brigham Hill Stables, LLC in Essex. It is through this love of horses that the family grew, as did their circle of friends. Nancy loved spending time at the barn and her presence there will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband Richard Jenny, her children Kaelyn and Connor Jenny, her parents Phillip and Carol (Hofstetter) Swords, her sisters Amy (Christopher) Roy and Patti (Peter) Inglis, and one nephew Furious (Furi) Roy. She also leaves behind many friends and her beloved animals (esp. Piggy and Levi her horses and Brynn her loving dog).
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church 20 Jericho Rd. Essex Center. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Pius. Burial will be private.
The Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel 68 Pinecrest Dr. Essex Junction is handling the arrangements. Please visit www.readyfuneral.com to place on-line condolences.
In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Nancy may be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue (franklincountyanimalrescue.org).
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Laura Raffield
June 21, 2018
Deepest sympathy to Nancy's family, friends, and colleagues.... she was a kind person and a great researcher. We are all honored to have known her, and she will will be greatly missed.
Jay Vaidya
June 20, 2018
I was honored to know Dr. Jenny. My heartfelt condolences to her family and everyone whose lives she touched.
Lorena Egan
June 20, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to Dr. Jenny's family and friends. Dr. Jenny was a valued member of the AHA and the EPI Council. I had the pleasure of working with her for a brief period and recall her being kind, always with a smile, and on time for my meetings, no matter how early in the morning. Dr. Jenny will be dearly missed.
Megan Tierney-Ward
June 19, 2018
Nancy was an amazing woman. I enjoyed getting to know her through 4-H and horses. My heart goes out to the Jenny family for peace and healing.
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Art Rovner
June 19, 2018
Dear Jenny Family,
I have been keeping all of you in my thoughts this week as you grieve the loss of your wife and mother, and I offer you my deepest condolences. I'm sending you my support and hopefully the courage to hold Nancy in your hearts, and remember her as the wonderful person she was.
Robyn McClelland
June 19, 2018
Nancy was a wonderful, thoughtful colleague and researcher. She has many friends here at the CHSCC in Seattle that will miss her collaboration very much. She was greatly respected, and will be sorely missed by us all.
Mary Ellen Walker
June 18, 2018
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Amy Roy
June 18, 2018
The tribe in Orwell is thinking of you all .... our door is always open. xoxox Chris, Furi, Amy, Racer & Zoee
Chris Delaney
June 18, 2018
Nancy was a bright, conscientious, and generous collaborator. Her contributions will be missed, by me and the rest of the staff at the CHSCC in Seattle. Our deepest sympathies to all of the family and friends she leaves behind.
Melissa Minotti
June 18, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to Dr. Jenny's family and friends. From the staff of the Johns Hopkins Cardiovascular Health Study at the Comstock Center, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Teri Sanborn
June 18, 2018
A Beautiful Soul, will never be forgotten
Kelly & Shawn Holden
June 18, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Sally Huber
June 18, 2018
I don't have words to express how sorry and shocked I am by Nancy's death. She was a great person - so kind and funny. My thoughts are with your family as you try to get through this difficult time.
Brenda Green
June 17, 2018
My deepest sympathies to all of Nancy's family. May all of your most cherished memories carry you through this very difficult time. Her light will always be shining on all of you, she was an amazing lady in so many ways! Love and prayers to all.
June 17, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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