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Jean Severson Obituary

SEVERSON, JEAN NORTH GREENBUSH - Jean M. Severson of North Greenbush passed into eternal rest suddenly on Sunday afternoon at her residence. Born in Troy Jean was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Phelan Nash . Jean was married to Robert F. Severson who passed away October 21, 2010 for 57 years. Jean graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy and spent her career working for The State of New York ,the Rensselaer County Dept of Social Services and finally for the Town of North Greenbush. In retirement Jean enjoyed traveling ,shopping ,cooking and flea markets ,but mostly loved to spend time with her family. Jean is survived by her children,Robert G. Severson of Texas, Daryl J. McCarthy and her husband Michael of North Greenbush and Janice M. Severson ( Daley) of East Greenbush . Jean is also survived by her grandchildren ,Robert, Nicole, Katie, Rebecca and Tiffany Severson, Elizabeth,Michael, Devin and Abigail McCarthy and Daniel and Matthew Daley .Jean was pre- deceased by her brother Sgt. Major Herbert J. Sweet.Jean is also survived by her dear sister -in- law Dorothea M. Sweet and many, many friends The funeral service for Jean will be held on Thursday morning at 8:45 am from the Wm. Leahy Funeral home 336 Third Street Troy and at 9:30 am St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Anthony F. Ligato .Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5- 8 pm Interment St. Peter's Cemetery Troy. In lieu of flowers contributions in Jean's memory may be made to St. Jude the Apostle School Brookside Ave. Wynantskill. Please sign the guestbook at rememberingny.us/troyrecord

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2011.

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February 11, 2011

Daryl,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol & Rick Ward, East Greenwich, RI

February 10, 2011

Matt,

Your Grandmother sounds like an AMAZING woman.... I am so sorry I never had the opportunity to meet her! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Cindy, Dani, JR and Trevor

Mary Baron

February 10, 2011

Dear Janice and family,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your mom’s death. Though it has been many years I will never forget dinners at you house during high school. She was the woman that made me want to learn how to cook. Your mom was generous enough to give me her coveted Lasagna recipe those many years ago. I use the same one to this day. I cannot put a box of pasta into boiling water without thinking of her. She was a thoughtful, giving woman and you were so blessed to have her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Mary W. Baron
(The former Mary Ward)

February 9, 2011

Dear Dan, Cristy, Janice and Matt,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. It's times like this, that we wish we lived closer. We are making a donation to St. Jude School in Jean's name. May your hearts be strong!
Love,
David,Beth and Dana

February 9, 2011

Dear Matt,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear Grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

~Lisa, Jim & Sean O'Brien, Troy, New York

Barb Jaklitsch

February 9, 2011

Janice,

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts. Give me a call if there is anything I can do.

Jean & Jim Messick

February 8, 2011

to the Severson family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Enjoyed your mother's company many a time at work and outside. She will always be remembered.

February 8, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you need anything at all just give us a call.

Mark & Chris (Parslow) Swankey

Ed & Sue Cummings

February 8, 2011

We're so very sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Our deepest condolences at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,

Laura Avery (Allen)

February 8, 2011

My thoughts are prayers are with you all at the difficult time......

Bill Blais

February 8, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

February 8, 2011

Our condolensces on this very sad occasion.
Ed and Karen Martin and family

Jann Liberty

February 8, 2011

Thank you Jean for so many fond memories when we worked together in the North Greenbush Town Clerk's Office. You will be sorely missed-a very special lady. Godspeed.

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

February 8, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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