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Cummins, Jeanne October 19, 1926 - June 14, 2023

Date of Funeral

June 20, 2023

Jeanne Elizabeth Cummins (nee Martin) age 96, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 14, 2023 at Paragon Village Hackettstown, NJ.

Born October 19, 1926 to the late Ellis & Marie (Dewar) Martin in Caldwell, NJ. She was a very smart and adventurous young lady.

She met the love of her life, George W. Cummins, on the family farm in Vienna, NJ through her cousin Betty Hoagland. After which George served in the Navy, while Jeanne earned her R.N. at Flower Fifth Ave. Hospital, NYC in the Cadet Nursing program. During this time, she was always keeping in touch with letters to George. She knew one day she would marry him.

They married June 12, 1948 and traveled extensively around the country with another couple on their Honeymoon documenting it all via photos & the written word.

Against adversity they raised their five children Elizabeth Archibald, George A. (Nancy), John M. (Donna), Marie Kenia and Joan Cummins on the family farm in Vienna, NJ.

Jeanne adored being a Warren County Public Health Nurse with her quick-witted humor and exuberate love. She was a proud member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), loving her heritage & Genealogy, alongside George’s as well. Attended St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Hope, NJ and was inducted into the Warren County Senior Hall of Fame.

She is survived by all her children, 10 grandchildren: Rob, Jennifer, Scott, Sean, Christie, John A., Malissa, Jessica, Andrew, Nicholas.

13 Great grandchildren: Madeline, Eliya, Brennan, Gianna, Jackson, Carter, Cayden, Ashleigh, Lyla, Lance, Gabriella, Liam & Vivienne.

Deceased by her husband George W., granddaughters Janess & Michelle.

Jeanne was a good, humored soul with a wee bit of an Irish temper that swelled every so often and loved her martini’s!

Above all, she laughed frequently, loved deeply, always answering our “Love You” to her with “Love You More!”

 

The visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Cochran Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 10:00am with paster Deb DeVos officiating.  Burial will be follow after the service at Pequest Union Cemetery, 30 Cemetery road, Great Meadows NJ.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street Hackettstown NJ 07840.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United Methodist Trinity Food Pantry.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/

Condolences(20)

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    Lucy Hurley says
    June 16, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    My sincere condolences to all the Cummins’ on the passing of your mom. Jeanne was a lovely person and will be greatly missed.

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    Sharon (Schlomer) & Pat Housel (Florida) says
    June 16, 2023 at 8:26 pm

    To those Whose Hearts are touched by the loss of your loved one. Condolences to all & it was so nice you had a little gathering of family a few days before Jean passed. Xo

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    Red Whitmore says
    June 16, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    So sorry to read this. My prayers are with the entire family.

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    Janice Stevens says
    June 16, 2023 at 8:47 pm

    Dear Grammy, you were the Sunshine in our lives and will be truly missed. God Bless all your children, grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Xoxo

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    Kevin Smith says
    June 16, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    John, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

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    Colleen (Doyle) Brogan says
    June 16, 2023 at 10:48 pm

    I’m praying for all of you during this most difficult transition for all of you! Heavenly Father please give. This amazing family, lifelong friends the strength they need. What wonderful memories I hold in my heart always and forever!💔😢😘🙏

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    Marty and Judy O'Hora says
    June 17, 2023 at 9:09 am

    John,sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.May she rest in peace.

    • Julianne Weinmann says
      June 17, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      My sincere sympathy and prayers for the loss of your mom, grammy and great grammy. She was so loved by all and her humor enjoyed by everyone she met – a gift passed on to her kids. Humor is the best healer. Smile when you say her name and she will smile back at you from heaven. May God bless you all as you mourn and take comfort in each other and your fond memories. Much love and many prayers, Julie

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    Gary J. Kuipers, Sr. says
    June 17, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    I am truly sad to hear of mom’s passing. She has now transitioned from the physical to the spiritual, now residing with our Lord Jesus Christ. Both your parents were kind and congenial people always cognizant of the needs of others. Celebrate all the wonderful times you experienced with mom and this will lessen the pain of the physical loss. God will be your comforter. Jeanne was fortunate to have such a loving and caring family, especially during her residence at Paragon.

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    Mary M Z Lenar says
    June 17, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    May Your Treasured Memories Be Forever Held In All Your Hearts. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary & George Lenar

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    Kathy Rich says
    June 17, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your Mother, she had a wonderful life full of love, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Condolences to your entire family.

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    Bob & Carol (Ragusky) Gibson says
    June 17, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    I have many good childhood memories of the farm including the cub scout days with your mom. Both Carol and I send our prayers and sincere condolences to the Cummins family.

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    Linda HUGHES says
    June 18, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    Joan and Family,
    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
    Please accept my condolences.

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    Tom DeLorenzo says
    June 18, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    George and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was of the greatest generation, they were true patriots, honor, service, education. They sacrificed so much to give us a better life. Truly the greatest generation!

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    LuAnn Wojcik says
    June 19, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a kind lady. May she rest in peace in the loving hands of God.

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    Joseph A Clarke Jr says
    June 20, 2023 at 1:45 am

    Wonderful women! I still remember her patching me up after a fall as she was the school nurse at St. Mary’s school in Hackettstown back in the 1970’s
    God’s speed Mrs Commons!

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    Darryl Wanzer says
    June 21, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Dear George,

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear mother.

    May you find peace and comfort in these forthcoming days along with the many beautiful memories of her.

    Sincerely,
    Pat Harding ’69 HHS

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    Carol Sumner says
    June 22, 2023 at 11:53 am

    The sisters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR),
    General William Maxwell Chapter, send their sincere
    condolences to the family of a past Regent of our Chapter,
    Jeanne Cummins.
    Carol Sumner. Chapter Chaplain

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    Roz Keegan says
    June 23, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON HEARING OF JEANNE’S PASSING. WE HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF JEANNE AND HER BELOVED FAMILY. LOVE, YOUR COUSINS, ROSALIND, JOAN AND BARBARA FLEMING

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    Deborah Cohen says
    July 2, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Joan, so sorry to hear of you mother’s passing. Her obit reflects a truly meaningful life. Deepest sympathies,
    Deb Cohen

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