Jeanne F. Grover

ROCKPORT — Jeanne F. (Caffrey) Grover, 81, wife of the late Edward F. Grover Jr., died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family after a long illness.

She was born on Sept. 30,1927 to the late Richard D. and Mary B (Cooney) Caffrey. She graduated Rockport High, Class of 1945.

Before starting a family, she worked for New England Telephone and in later years, was a waitress for Captains Courageous Restaurant in Gloucester and The Yankee Clipper Inn in Rockport.

Jeanne enjoyed many trips to Aruba, spending winters in Bonita Spring Florida, and summers at the rocks in Pigeon Cove and visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed knitting and needlepoint.

She is survived by her children, Gail Jenner and her husband Peter of Gloucester, Lynn Grover of Worcester, Brian Grover and his wife Pam of Pensacola, Fla. and Neal Grover of Rockport; a special niece whom she raised, Bev Saunders and her partner Jill Gerrard of Rockport; also her niece and caregiver, Carolyn Tarbox of Gloucester; grandchildren, Frank Johnson Jr. and his wife Susan Greely Johnson of Pawleys Island, S.C., Craig Johnson and his wife Gayle of Rockport; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Olivia Johnson of Pawleys Island, S.C., Alexandra and Lucas Johnson of Rockport, Conner and Emma Jean Elsberry of Pensacola, Fla.; uncle, Anthony Cooney of Bonita Springs, Fla.

She was predeceased by her brother, Richard D. Caffrey Jr.

ARRANGEMENTS: According to her wishes, there will be no service or visiting hours. Donations in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Parkinson's Disease, 720 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Arrangements are by the Burgess and Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., Rockport.