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Age: 86 • Bend, Or
Jean Hendry Axten, 86, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home in Bend. She was born in Flushing, New York on April 26, 1929 to James and Margaret Hendry.
Jean received her elementary and secondary education in Long Island, and went on to college at Adelphi University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and later in life attaining her Master's degree. Jean's career in nursing spanned over 50 years, beginning in New York and ending at Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre, VT.
On September 24, 1960, she married Albert Axten. The couple lived in New York before moving to Burlington and then on to Barre, VT where they resided for 35 years. She was a member of the Barre Congregational Church until she moved to Bend, OR in 2011, and continued to volunteer at nursing homes after her retirement. She loved to golf, garden, listen and sing along to music, was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially loved to bake her homemade coffee cakes and bring in to the staff at the hospital. She also had a special place in her heart for the pet schnauzers in her life.
Jean was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, her twin sister Joan Guyman and a brother James Hendry.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Axten and her husband Scott MacDonald of Enfield, NH; her son Bruce Axten and his wife Shawn of Bend, OR; 3 grandchildren, Ethan and Danielle Axten of Bend, OR., Sierra MacDonald of Enfield, NH; a brother John Hendry and his wife Sam of Ashburn, VA., and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 8th at the Randolph, Vermont Veterans Cemetery at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to one's local Humane Society in memory of Jean. For more information or to sign an online condolence, please visit www.rickerfuneralhome.com.
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Dan&Aggie Sughrue
December 12, 2015
Christine, Bruce & families, Our sincere condolences and prayers for your mother. We just learned of her passing. We recall many good times when your dad and mother came to retired FBI meetings in VT, NH and ME.
May they both Rest in Peace as they look down upon us.
Dan & Aggie Sughrue
Carolyn Kittredge
September 8, 2015
Christine and family - I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away and wanted to extend my sympathy to you. I haven't seen you in a many years but remember you well during our school days. Please take care and remember the special times with your Mom, those are treasured gifts. Take care. Carolyn Pelkey Kittredge
September 2, 2015
Hello, My name is Sandy Spargo, and I worked at CVMC for many years. I am an RN, and although I worked on a different floor than Jean, we were good friends. I saw her countless times at work, and I can visualize Jean's warm smile and sparkling eyes, as I write this. She always stopped, would say something funny that made us both laugh, or chat for a moment. Jean always showed great interest in me and how my life was going, providing thoughtful and genuine insight and encouragement. She was such a kind person. Of the friends I had at CVMC ( I am recently retired), I will always be thankful for Jean's friendship, and will always remember our frequent, though brief conversations as special memories ! I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Sandy Spargo RN
Robie & Caroline Pellon
September 1, 2015
Bruce and Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. May your Mom rest in peace.
Jon Winter
September 1, 2015
Bruce,
Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May she rest in peace.
Charlotte Braley
September 1, 2015
Dear Chris & family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Ken hall & Charlotte Braley
August 31, 2015
Chris and Scott,
Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I know how hard it was for her taking care of your Dad when he died. See you in May. Take care!
Kevin, Carla, Carsten
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