Jeanne M. Parent

Jeanne M. (McGinness) Parent, 72, died Friday evening, December 11, 2020 at her home in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frank “Skip” Parent. Born in Salem on May 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Eva McGinness. She was raised and educated in Beverly and Danvers and was a 1966 graduate of Danvers High School. Jeanne worked for many years as an LPN at Hogan Regional Center and then at Brighton Gardens until the time of her retirement. She loved spending time traveling with her family, especially annual trips to Newfound Lake and Sanibel Island and special trips to Disneyworld. She loved crafting, especially with silk flowers. She also enjoyed volunteering with her late husband as coaches with Danvers Youth Soccer. She leaves three children, Nicole Ginthwain and her husband Joseph of Cheshire, Timothy Parent of Danvers, and Danielle Parent of Danvers, two grandchildren, Aime and Luna (born as Sean), a brother, James McGinness and his wife Theresa of Danvers, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Richard McGinness. A graveside service for Jeanne will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at 11AM in Annunciation Cemetery, Hobart St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 5-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. All are asked to wear masks, practice social distancing, and refrain from physical contact with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanne’s name may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. For directions or to share a message of sympathy, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.