Obituary of Jeanne W. Radcliffe

Jeanne W. Radcliffe, 84, formerly of Essex, Connecticut, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Holden, Massachusetts. Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Kathryn, of Sherman Oaks, California; her son and daughter-in-law Frederick and Gail Radcliffe of West Boylston, Massachusetts; her grandsons Matthew Radcliffe of Watertown, Massachusetts and David Radcliffe and his wife Heather of Worcester, Massachusetts; her brother Jon Warner of Cordova, Tennessee; and her sisters Sarah Kurtz and Susie Fuller both of DuBoistown, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her brother Burnish Warner. Jeanne was born January 13, 1928 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of late George and Mae (Nutting) Warner. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and Post Junior College. She worked as an executive secretary in Boston prior to her pivotal role in the start-up of Radcliffe Engineering of Centerbrook. Her most treasured accomplishment was that of being a homemaker. Visitation will take place Friday, June 15, from 10-11 am immediately followed by a funeral service at 11am at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook, Connecticut. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Essex. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To share a memory of Jeanne or leave a condolence for her family please visit www.rwwfh.com