March 29, 2024

Jean F. Henderson

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Jean F. Henderson, age 94, formerly of Algonquin Road, Rumford and recently of Highland Ave., Providence, died July 10, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Carlton A. and Lillian (Lipinski) Lovett.

Jean graduated East Providence High School, Class of 1944 and went on to receive an associate degree in Library Science and worked as an assistant librarian at the Kent Heights Library in East Providence, retiring at the age of 71. She was a member of the East Providence Historical Society and the Red Hatters. In her former years, she was a clerical worker at the former Rumford Chemical Works and worked for the former Union Trust in Providence.

She was the loving mother of, Thomas I. Henderson, Jr. and wife Peggy of Medford, MA, David Henderson and wife Marguerite of East Providence, Stephen Henderson of East Providence and Barbara Farias and husband Wayne of Hooksett, NH, 9 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth “Betty” McDermott.

Due to Covid-19, a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Church with Burial at St. Francis Cemetery will be PRIVATE.

Please omit flowers.

Masks and social distancing are required.

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