Jeanne A. (Hanson) Cumming – 86, of Osterville, formerly of North Reading and Arlington, died at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Cumming.
Born in Cambridge, MA on June 27, 1930. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Slattery) Hanson. Jeanne was a graduate of Arlington High School. She has been a resident of Osterville for the past thirty years and a former longtime resident of North Reading. She was a former member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading and then Our Lady of the Assumption in Osterville. Jeanne was involved for many years prior to illness in the Catholic Guild.
Jeanne had a generous and compassionate heart. She cared deeply for her family and never waivered in her unconditional love for them. She loved her pets, they brought her joy during her life, especially near the end, when they stayed by her side as they could sense her need for comfort.
Jeanne is remembered for her feistiness and her lifelong devotion to God. Her companionship to her elderly friends on Cape Cod and her joy of cooking for and entertaining her family and many friends. In her retirement she loved Boston Sports, the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots. She Religiously watched Daily Mass on TV.
Family members include her loving sons, Philip Cumming and Scott Cumming and his wife Karen, all of North Reading and her late son, Brian Cumming; her loving daughter, Debbie Cumming and her longtime companion, Ed McNeil of Brighton; cherished granddaughter, Shane Cumming of North Reading.
Her Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, July 26 at 10:30 AM, followed by a Noon Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held prior to the Funeral from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: North Shore Moving Market, 13A Franklin Street, P.O. Box 876, Salem, MA 01970. Delivering food and serving the needs of the most vulnerable, the elderly, disabled and our veterans and their pets. www.croswellfuneral home.com