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Robert Jenne Obituary

Robert L. Jenne Sr., 87, of Kennesaw, Ga., formerly of Wickford, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. He was the loving, devoted husband of Beverly J. (Fortune) Jenne, the joy of his life for 61 years. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, he was a son of the late Malcolm L. Jenne & Margaret R. (Houdlette) Jenne.
Mr. Jenne worked in the Banking industry for 39 years, retiring as a Vice President of Fleet Bank. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  
He leaves his three loving children: LuAnn Cumbest and her husband Ron of Powder Springs, Ga., Wendy Jenne-Bass & her husband Raymond Bass of Kennesaw, Ga., and Robert L. Jenne, Jr. of Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Scott J. Ingerson of Santa Monica, Calif., Justin R. Ingerson of West Warwick, Wesley R. Bass & his wife Sara of Chamblee, Ga., Airman Reid R. Bass of Montgomery, Ala., & great-grandfather of Ryan K. Ingerson of West Warwick & Jackson M. Doucette of Chamblee, Ga.  He was the loving brother of KarenLu LaPolice of North Kingstown, Malcolm B. Jenne of Toronto, and the late Brian D. Jenne.
His graveside service will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown. A celebration of life gathering will take place immediately following. In lieu of flowers, in honor of his beloved wife, Beverly, donations to the Alzheimer's Association at ALZ.org would be greatly appreciated.  Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.CranstonMurphy.com.

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Published by Southern Rhode Island Newspapers from Feb. 27 to Mar. 18, 2017.

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December 19, 2023

Merry Christmas Dad.

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August 7, 2023

Think of you every day. The best dad ever. Are there blue fish in heaven?

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February 26, 2017

No better man or person did I know...

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February 22, 2017

Our Deepest Condolences

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February 21, 2017

The best father God ever created.

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Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery

6365 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI

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