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Tom worked in the restaurant industry for most of his life, working for companies such as Jan Companies, which owns restaurant chains such as Burger King and Krispy Kreme, for many years. He got his start as a cook and throughout his career, owned and operated a bakery as well as a restaurant. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a devoted family man, and his life was centered around his family, who meant the world to him. He especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, never missing any of their sporting events.
Besides his wife, he is also survived by three sons: Thomas C. Jenness III and his wife Judy of Harrisville, Mark Jenness and his wife Sheila of Danielson, Conn., and Daniel Jenness and his wife Renee of Harrisville; three daughters: Dorinda Fournier and her husband Bruce and Jeannine Pratt and her husband Dennis, all of Harrisville, and Dawn Dinges and her husband Karl of Pascoag; two brothers: Wayne Jenness of Phoenix, Ark., and Donald Jenness of West Bridgewater, Mass.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, beginning at 9:30 a.m. from the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave., Pascoag, with his service and burial with Military Honors at noon in the R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Between the Cracks, P.O. Box 468, Harrisville, RI 02830 or RI Hope Hospice and Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904-9826.
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February 26, 2017
So very Sorry for your Great Loss...may God help you thru this sad time, God Bless
Sharon Smith (cvs)
Donna Susi
February 22, 2017
Dear Jean and family,
I know the memories of Tom,your Dad will live in your hearts always.
He gave me strength & hope when I was lost.A man to be proud of.
I pray you find peace .
Love Donna Susi
February 22, 2017
Tom was a wonderful man who was always pleasant. My deepest sympathy to Jean ad family
John Gordon
February 22, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Flash and Fran Gordon
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February 22, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our condolences to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Wendy Chamberlin
February 21, 2017
On behalf of my mother (Cathy Jenks), my children and myself I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Jenness family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are away this week so we regret that we cannot attend the services.
Deb Keach
February 21, 2017
To the entire Jenness Family: my deepest sympathies. I so much feel your pain and wish there was something I could do to help
Ease it. Having just lost my mom, I know the only thing one can do is pray for all of
You and hope time and memories will dull
The pain
BRENDA DESANDOLO
February 21, 2017
He was a kind soft spoken , awesome man.
He touched so many lives ,I had the pleasure to work for him and know his family he will be sadly missed by many, but his great memories will live on in many hearts. prayers for the family, take comfort in all the hearts he has touched great memories and great times he has given so many people
Love Brenda DeSandolo
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