Marjorie (Foye) Jeanes – 96, of North Reading, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at the Sutton Hill Center in North Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Jeanes.
Born in Reading on November 27, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Foley) Foye. She attended North Reading Grammar School and was a graduate of Reading High School.
Marjorie was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church (Trinity Evangelical Church) of North Reading where she served in many ministries and for several years as the church secretary. She was also the bookkeeper for the family business, Jeanes Garage. She was a resident of North Reading for over 93 years.
Marjorie loved her family; she had a strong Christian faith, a great sense of humor and was a wonderful listener. She loved being with her family and was always active in her church, serving in many roles. Marjorie enjoyed New England sports, playing basketball in high school and she especially loved working on her yard and home.
Family members include her loving children: Carolyn L. Horton and her husband Bob of Newark, DE; Linda A. Joyce and her husband Tom of Methuen; David C. Jeanes and his wife Jerri of Lancaster, PA; the late Paul A. Jeanes; Stephen H. Jeanes and his wife Debbie of Reedsville, PA; and, Joanne J. Kuniholm and her husband Jason of Lancaster, PA. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren as well as several nephews and nieces.
Her memorial service will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 PM. Interment will be private in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Calling hours will be held at the church prior to the service from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Marjorie’s memory to: Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
My condolences to the entire Jeanes family, Mrs.Jeanes was a great inspiration to all I was lucky to have both she and her husband for a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed church picnics, VBS, and many other occasions with members of the family. I’m sure she has already heard those words “well done good and faithful servant”. With love & sympathy
Barbara (Parker) MacKenzie
To the Jeans family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My mother left me three years ago and I’m still devastated. My sad heart and my prayers are with you.
I went to school with David… Class of 64. So David this is for you… remember all the good times because I’m sure there were Many and thank her for all of them.
Again… I’m so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.
Frances Stanuchenski Cheney
While my heart aches as I read this (I’m tearing up, and sneaking into the bathroom at work; wouldn’t Gram love that!), it is also filled with very joyful memories of sitting in the little cove by the kitchen looking out at the birds on her feeder, opening playing White Elephant at Christmas, and eating Lobster Claw around the big dinner table, to name a very few. If Heaven is even remotely as glorious as the memories we got to share with Grandma (and Grandpa), it’s even more wonderful now.
My love and prayers to the family. I have many fond memories of this family. Jim Foote Nebraska.
Linda, Tom and your entire family we are so sorry to hear your Mom passed away, please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Hearing when the services will be held we will not be able to attend we will be out of state, again we are so sorry.
Tony & Susan Parolisi
The Landing
Dear Cousins: We sorrow with you at being parted from your dear Mum; so many wonderful memories of our dear Aunt Margie. We understand this part of your journey. While sad, I can just imagine the great joy she is having with Uncle Hubie, Mom & Dad, and every one else. How we rejoice with you that you will one day see her again when we are all re-united around the throne of God with our Savior.
Much Love,
Gene and Jane
My daughters and sister and I (Alice Pendergrace family) enjoyed our lunches over the years with cousins Margie and Dottie. They were both such delightful ladies. I miss them both. My daughter Tammy and I visited Margie at Sutton shortly after she went there, but she didn’t remember who we were, but we were happy to see her. Love and prayers for all the family.
Janet Angus, daughters Tammy and Julie, sister Barbara
Jeanes Family – my prayers are with you all – have fond memories of the Old First Baptist church with Joanne – the old pioneer girls group meetings – such a wonderful family – may God give you all the comfort only he can.