Marlborough – M. Jeanne (Kenneally) England, 80, a longtime resident of Marlborough and currently residing in Hudson, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Hudson. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late Earl H. England, who died in April 2014.
Jeanne was born in Boston, daughter of the late Edward P. and Esther H. Kenneally. She was raised in Brighton where she attended local schools. She had resided in Marlborough for 45-plus years and took great pride in raising her family and the care of their home.
She was a member of the Hudson Elks, Hudson Eagles. the Marlborough Moose Lodge, the Italian American Club, Riverside Gun Club, and Marlborough American Legion.
Jeanne along with her husband Earl enjoyed frequent trips to Maine where they would visit the many lighthouse attractions and also visiting the many beaches of Maine. She truly cherished spending time with her family and always looked forward to the many special events throughout the year. Her loving spirit and joyful humor will be forever remembered.
She is survived by her three children, Cheryl Poirier and her husband Robert of Naples, Fla.; Stephen Kilburn and his wife Cidalia of Clinton; and Dawn England of Hudson and Dawn’s son Patrick England of Marlborough, whom Jeanne raised as a son. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Kilburn, in 2012. She also leaves her 13 grandchildren, including Patrick; 13 great-grandchildren; and five nieces.
A funeral service and celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held Monday, July 20, 11 a.m., in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson.
