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Mark Jenness Obituary

BURRILLVILLE - Mark A. Jenness, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Salem, VA. Married for 32 years, he was the husband of Sheila (Pichie) Jenness, whom he married August 25, 1989. Both he and Sheila were originally from Burrillville and moved to Danielson, CT several years ago. Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Jenness Jr. and Jean A. (Badger) Jenness of Harrisville.

Mark graduated from Burrillville High School and later worked as a warehouse supervisor for Eclipse Advantage, LLC for many years. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1978 to 1983, rising in the ranks to Sergeant. Mark was an avid New England Patriot's fan.

Besides his wife, Sheila, he leaves his loving mother Jean; beloved granddaughter Alexa Shepherd, who they raised in their home as a daughter; step-daughter, Melissa Auger of Danielson, CT; two brothers: Thomas C. Jenness III and wife Judy of Harrisville and Daniel B. Jenness and wife Renee of Putnam, CT; three sisters: Dorinda M. Fournier of Pascoag, Jeannine A. Pratt and husband Dennis of Harrisville and Dawn M. Dinges and husband Karl of Pascoag. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, who always referred to him as the "fun uncle." He was predeceased by step-son, Craig Shepherd.

His funeral service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 12 Noon in the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave., Pascoag. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Pascoag Main St., Pascoag. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 to Noon before the service. All visitors attending services are encouraged to please wear their favorite New England sports apparel in honor of Mark. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Jul. 5 to Jul. 20, 2022.

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