Jean M. Washburn
1939 - 2011
Jean M. Washburn
1939 - 2011
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BORN
1939
DIED
2011
Jean Washburn Obituary
Mrs. Washburn was born September 27, 1939 in Morristown, NJ the daughter of the late Eugene and the late Helen (Hart) Caffrey.
On March 30, 1957 she married James Washburn in Mason City Iowa. He predeceased her on April 17, 1996.
She was employed by Pangia and Co. Poughkeepsie New York as a Secretary. A local resident all her life, she loved to travel and do craft work.
She is survived by one son: David Washburn of Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter and son in-law, Ann and Robert Becker of Port Ewen, NY; daughter and son in-law, Margaret and Kevin Klanson of Germantown, NY; daughter and son in-law, Mary and Karl Kuenneke of Rock Tavern, NY; daughter and son in-law, Jean and Frank Kuenneke of Rock Tavern, NY.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael, Brian and Cara Becker, Meghan and Brittany Klanson, Erich, Ashley and Frank Kuenneke, her three sisters: Kathleen McGovern, Elizabeth McGovern, Helen Caffrey and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. The funeral service will be at 3:30pm during visitation.
Burial will be at the Freedom Plains Cemetery in the spring.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Attn. Memorial Donations Dept., 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, and TN 38105.
If you would like to leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com.
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Margaret Klawson
January 12, 2022
Mom, I´m going to miss you so much. So glad I got the past year to spend every day with you and David. Thank you for your numerous funny story tales. Thank you for letting me be there for you
anonymous anonymous
January 25, 2011
sitting with moma were all in the living room she sopened her eyes and gently sueezed my hand . she said i have to go now my time here is over and in her final words she tried to help me understand mama whispered softly time will ease your pain lifes about changes nothing ever stays the same she said how can i help you to say goodby its ok to hurt and its ok to cry , come let me hold you and i will try...... how can i help you to say goodby
Jean Washburn Kuenneke
January 25, 2011
My Mom was the best friend I ever had .She was wise and never hesitated to say the truth. I will miss her beyond what mere words can express. Mom was fun to be around, we always laughed together . Mom was the strongest person I ever met ,she never complained . I asked her why she didn't complain about how hard her life was and she said dwelling on the negative would only make it harder. That is the most important lesson I learned from her. She would want everyone to live there life to the fullest ,laugh often and love deeply .She wanted so bad to make it back to Mexico she joked in chemo about it .I will go back for you but it won't be the same without you. I know your spirit will always be with me. I ask everyone write three things down you want to do before you die and do them .That would be the biggest tribute to my Mom.
Love ya Mom
Kevin Klawson
January 23, 2011
I'll miss you Jean. You were the light of so many people's lives, including my own. You were a rock during trying times and you still are. I'll take from you the strength that you had and carry it on as my own. Thank you for all that you were and all you will always be.
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margaret washburn klawson
January 23, 2011
i was very lucky to have the oppurtunity to spend a great deal of time with my mom this past year during that time she became my friend as well as my mother i will miss my trips to see her every week i loved her with all of my heart and i will miss her agreat deal mom youll always be in my thoughts and my heart i love you so much
margaret klawson
January 22, 2011
i was very lucky to have the oppurtunity to spend i love her honor her and will miss her a great deal a great deal of time caring for my mother she became my best friend
Phaedra Davidowicz
January 20, 2011
My thoughts go out to Aunt Jean's family during this difficult time. I wish you comfort in the knowledge that she was loved by many and her memory will live on forever.
Kathleen McGovern
January 19, 2011
My sister Jeanie, as I always called her, was beautiful and full of grace. She quietly and lovingly dedicated her life to her family. Her legacy is her family and a wonderful legacy it is.
Raeleah Caffrey
January 19, 2011
Aunt Jean was a wonderful woman. My heart goes out to my cousins..Ann, David, Mary, Margaret, and Jeannie( my twin). I know her grandchildren are hurting too...your family loves you. Jean's beauty will live on through you.
Helen Caffrey
January 19, 2011
Jean was a stong woman with a great sense of humor. She worked so hard for her family all of her life and loved her children deeply. David, Ann, Mary, Margaret and Jean my love and thoughts are with you.
My big sis. She will live in my heart forever.
Michael Becker
January 18, 2011
My grandmother was a woman I will always view with great love and admiration. She was a woman with tremndous character and I'll cherish the memories of the time we shared.
Jean Fenaughty
January 18, 2011
Jean and I worked together a long time ago and she was always pleasant and hard working. My sympathies to her family.
Peter Dutton
January 18, 2011
I have fond memories of Jean. She was a remarkable woman. My thoughts and prayers are with those who miss her.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth McGovern
January 18, 2011
Jean was my big sister. She was always there for me as I was growing up. I remember she loved to scare us and tell us wonderful stories. I used to love to visit her in Poughkeepsie when I was a teen. Jean worked hard all her life and her sisters and I will miss her terribly. My love goes out to all her children, grandchildren, and her other sisters Katleen and Helen. With Love, Aunt Betty (Elizabeth) McGovern
Frank Kuenneke
January 18, 2011
Jean was not just a great Mother in law but someone we could always count on. She was a best friend to my wife and always there when you needed her. I truly enjoyed being around her and will miss her very much!
Frank jr. Kuenneke
January 18, 2011
My grandma was a very good friend, and when she got very sick, i wished she would feel better. Then she got way more sick, so I figured she might not make it. I know in my heart that she shall never leave though, even if she died.
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