Jane (Matthews) McKenney of North Chelmsford, formerly of St. Augustine, FL and Melrose, MA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. She was 84 years of age.
Born on July 4, 1930, our Yankee Doodle was the beloved wife of the late Gordon S. McKenney; loving sister of the late Judith (Matthews) McKenney and her surviving husband Alfred; cherished Aunt of Andrew T. McKenney and his girlfriend Adrienne Cohn of Methuen, Alison J. Jones and her husband Jeffrey of Westford, Jennifer McKenney Smith and her husband Jason of Stoneham, and Matthew G. McKenney and his girlfriend Lori Pisari of Melrose. Jane was the extremely proud great-aunt of Andrew J. McKenney, Benjamin, Alexandra & Justin Jones and Hannah Jane Smith.
Known by many as just "Aunt," she had a zest for life, many wonderful friends and she enjoyed spending her golden years on Crescent Beach in St. Augustine, FL. She was a fighter and an inspiration and taught many a lesson in the strength of the human spirit. She will be missed beyond measure.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Relay for Life of Stoneham, a cause Jane was actively involved in over the years. Donations can be made online at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/JaneMcKenney or sent to: The American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of Stoneham, Team Moving for Miracles in Memory of Jane McKenney, 43 Nagog Park, Ste 110, Acton, MA 01720-3426.
Arrangements by Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main Street (RT 28), STONEHAM. To send a memorial condolence www.barilefuneral.com or www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome.