Roberta Jane Jenna

Roberta "Bert" Jane (Amidon) Jenna, 83, of Guilford, VT, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, NH after a short illness surrounded by her four daughters.
She was born in Brattleboro, VT on Mar 21, 1942 to Edwin and Myrtle (Akley) Amidon. She grew up in Putney and Vernon, VT and was a part of the Vernon community for many years before moving to Guilford in 1987. Roberta was an Avon Representative for many years; she also worked at London Fog, Book Press and Baker's Book Store, all in Brattleboro.
On Dec 6, 1958 she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Jenna, who passed away in May of 2021. They were married for 63 years and had five children. Four daughters survive her: Judy (Clint) Plante, Tammy (Victor) Derosia, Katrina Wilson and her partner Andy Cay, and Cathy (Matt) Shaw. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren with one due in June, 2 great-great grandchildren with one due in the summer, 7 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, William "Bill", Jr., in 1991; a grandson, Scott Lake, in 2022; and all of her siblings, Leona Mounsey, Viola Graves, Edwin "Jim" Amidon, Ernestine Amidon, Freida Wade, Francis "Bob" Amidon and Reginald "Reggie" Amidon.
Roberta enjoyed reading, puzzles, Yahtzee and being with her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
Funeral Service will be at the West Brattleboro Baptist Church on May 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of her life at the Brattleboro Eagles at noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Roberta's honor to Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro, VT 05302.