In Memory of

Janice

M.

"Jan"

Fenn

(Jackson)

Obituary for Janice M. "Jan" Fenn (Jackson)

Millerton – Janice M. Fenn, 72, a thirty-nine year resident of the Village of Millerton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home in the village. Janice had a long career with New York State Developmental Disabilities Services Office, where she began as a development therapy aide at the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, NY and ultimately retired from the Taconic Development Disabilities Services Office, Wassaic Campus as a senior developmental aide.

Born July 14, 1948 in Beacon, NY she was the daughter of the late Hubert “Hubie” and Violet (Quirk) Jackson. Janice was a graduate of the Lady Cliff Academy in Peekskill, NY. On June 19, 1982 at St. Luke’s Church in Beacon, she married Roland H. Fenn. Mr. Fenn died on February 12, 2013. Janice was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church in Millerton and Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY and she belonged to the local CSEA. In her spare time Jan volunteered with the Millerton American Legion Post # 178 Auxiliary and could often be found socializing at the “Talk Of The Town Deli” in Millerton or be seen walking her beloved dog “Freckles” on the sidewalks in the village. Janice had a sweet disposition and a kind heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends.

Janice is survived by her dear brother, Peter Jackson and his wife Linda of Mamaroneck, NY; her loving sister, Nancie Lucariello and her husband James of Hopewell Junction, NY; two nieces, Alexis “Lexi” Lucariello and Lindsay Jackson and her nephew Christopher Jackson; a step son, Milton “Mic” Fenn and his family and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was also predeceased by her beloved dog, “Pal”.

A graveside service and burial will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11am at St. Joachim Cemetery, 325 Washington Avenue, Beacon, NY. Clergy from the St. Joachim Church will officiate and offer committal blessings and prayers at that time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Legion Post # 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, 421 New Karner Rd., Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205. To send an online condolence or flowers to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY.