1929
Jean
2011
Jean M. (Erickson) King
June 14, 1929 — October 5, 2011
HOLDEN – Jean M. (Erickson) King, 82, of Miles Avenue, Jefferson , passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Leicester after an illness.
Her husband of 27 years, Henry “Smokey” N. King, died in 1977. She leaves a brother, Robert J. Erickson and his wife Joan of West Brookfield; a sister, June E. Belisle of Rutland; a nephew with whom she lived for many years, Brad Erickson, his wife Jill (her caretaker for years) and their daughter Jinean (who was named after Jean) of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eskel S. and Ingrid E. (Bjorklund) Erickson and lived most of her life in Holden. When married, she lived with her husband, “Smokey” in Hardwick on the pond, and then returned to Holden. She graduated from Holden High School and The Salter Secretarial School, working at such places as State Mutual, Baker Shoe and at Holden Nursing Home.
Jean loved to be at home on “the ranch” as she called it, spending time with Jinean watching her grow up, as she had no children of her own. She enjoyed telling stories of her travel adventures with Smokey’s Country Western Band, listening to Jinean read books and play music for her. She loved animals, especially her cats, and liked to share her chicken raising memories with Jinean. She was very opinionated and said what was on her mind, along with having a good sense of humor. She enjoyed the simple things in life like sitting outside, watching activity on the farm, writing in her journal, doing crosswords and taking the scenic route when riding in the car.
A private graveside burial will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Ware for the immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
To share a memory or leave an on-line condolence, visit www.milesfuneralhome.com .
Her husband of 27 years, Henry “Smokey” N. King, died in 1977. She leaves a brother, Robert J. Erickson and his wife Joan of West Brookfield; a sister, June E. Belisle of Rutland; a nephew with whom she lived for many years, Brad Erickson, his wife Jill (her caretaker for years) and their daughter Jinean (who was named after Jean) of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eskel S. and Ingrid E. (Bjorklund) Erickson and lived most of her life in Holden. When married, she lived with her husband, “Smokey” in Hardwick on the pond, and then returned to Holden. She graduated from Holden High School and The Salter Secretarial School, working at such places as State Mutual, Baker Shoe and at Holden Nursing Home.
Jean loved to be at home on “the ranch” as she called it, spending time with Jinean watching her grow up, as she had no children of her own. She enjoyed telling stories of her travel adventures with Smokey’s Country Western Band, listening to Jinean read books and play music for her. She loved animals, especially her cats, and liked to share her chicken raising memories with Jinean. She was very opinionated and said what was on her mind, along with having a good sense of humor. She enjoyed the simple things in life like sitting outside, watching activity on the farm, writing in her journal, doing crosswords and taking the scenic route when riding in the car.
A private graveside burial will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Ware for the immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
To share a memory or leave an on-line condolence, visit www.milesfuneralhome.com .
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