FARMINGTON – Jeanne Marie Kern Northrup, 79, of New Portland, died Sunday on June 28, 2009, at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 2, 1930, in Georgetown, CT., the daughter of George E. and Florence L. (Tarrant) Watson. She was a graduate of Danbury High School. She was married to John Christian Kern, Jr., the father of her children. Following his passing, she later married Lawrence Northrup. He predeceased her in 1998. In Oct. of 1999, she moved to Maine.
Always a devoted homemaker, she derived much joy from her first priority – her family. Her artistic talents were evident in her paintings, culinary interests and sewing. An accomplished seamstress, she made her family clothing and 18th century period costumes for reenactments. She loved a good debate, particularly when it was politically based and in her retirement years, enjoyed her membership in the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by a son: John “Skip” Kern, III and his wife, Debbie of CT.; one daughter, Vicilynn Anderson and her husband, John, of New Portland; one sister: Elise Marciano and her husband, Greg of Danbury, CT.; three granddaughters: Ami Esquivell, Melanie Neve and Alyssa West and three great-granddaughters: Mackenzie Esquivell, Myra Esquivell and Kendall Neve.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the New Portland Community Church with Rev. C. Scott Planting officiating. Those unable to attend are invited to a time of fellowship and refreshment later in the afternoon at Vici Anderson’s home, 8 River Rd., New Portland. Those who desire may give gifts in Jeanne’s memory to the Franklin Somerset Federal Credit Union, 476 Main St., Kingfield, ME. 04947. ATT.; Jeanne Kern Northrup Scholarship Fund for the Arts.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail to her family at info@wilesrc.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center: Cremation Service and Funeral Home, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, Maine 04938. 1-800-640-5910.
