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Jennifer Fenander, 53

12/09/2021

HANCOCK, Mass. — Jennifer Fenander died at home in Hancock on Dec. 9, 2021, after a five-year struggle with ovarian cancer.

Born Jan. 19, 1968, in Pittsfield to Elliot and Margaret Flaccus Fenander, she is survived by her parents, her son, Evan, and her sisters Sara Fenander of Scarborough, England, Amy Fenander Garcia (Miguel) of Paris, France, and Rebecca Fenander of Tamworth, N.H.

A graduate of Pine Cobble School in Williamstown, Westtown Friends School in West Chester, Pa., and Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Jenna brought her artistic vision to everything she did. A baker of bread, a gardener, an avid cook, and a skilled spinner and knitter, she also enjoyed the challenge of repairing and painting old dwellings. She loved sharing her knowledge with others.

Jenna endured her illness with amazing strength and fortitude. She died peacefully with her family near. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Research for Ovarian Cancer at OCRA.org, or one might give Jenna joy by planting a tree in her memory.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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Oh my heart aches - Jenna, was friend to me while we were at Westtown. I thought of her so often, thinking of her raising her son, baking bread and adding her artistic touch to the world. I admired her tenacity for life and for having fun - she was a needed beam of light for me and I was so grateful for her kindness and friendship. She will live on in my memory.
from: Brooke Derr	on: 01-16-2022

Jenna was a kind, fun, and beautiful friend to me in high school. I will treasure those memories with her at Westtown. My deepest condolences to the Fernander family.
from: Eliza Ferguson Al-Laham	on: 01-16-2022

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fenander, Sara, Amy, Becca, and Evan: My heart goes out to all of you and I am so very sad with the loss of Jenna. I remember her fondly playing field hockey at Pine Cobble, and skiing at Jimmy Peak - she was such an elegant skier, - like all her sisters! And she was in the theatre too... Years later I remember talking with Jenna about baking bread, - she was so very gifted, and clearly had a creative spirit! My thoughts are with all of you as you morn. I send prayers and love to you, and strength to all. xo Dot
from: Dorothy (Dot) Hopton	on: 01-03-2022

Beautiful Jenna
from: Spencer Hopton	on: 01-01-2022

So glad to see you all today... Still so hard to come to terms with Jenna being gone, after yes, all her years as a trooper, up on ladders, spinning yarn, loving her family! Hugs to you all!
from: Laura B	on: 12-24-2021

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our gifted niece. She was a sensitive soul of incredible talent and artistic depth. We grieve her loss as we try to carry on.
from: Patricia Tumulty Flaccus and David Flaccus	on: 12-20-2021

I was shocked and saddened upon hearing of Jenna's passing. I knew her and her family for many years - dinners at her home and later working with her sisters at Pine Cobble School. She also worked with me in dramatics. Such a fine, talented and kind young lady. She will be missed by all who have come in contact with her. Though she is gone, she will forever remain in my heart!
from: Robert Y Burns	on: 12-19-2021

So sorry for your loss Mr. Fernander! She sounds like an amazing person.
from: Sue Kalt	on: 12-19-2021

My heart goes out to your family, Elliot. I’m so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy, Mary
from: Mary Garnish Bauman	on: 12-18-2021

Elliot, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.......
from: Bob Noel	on: 12-18-2021

Very sorry for the passing of your daughter, Elliot. Prayers are going your way for your family . Hard to imagine the sadness you are going through!🌹🌹🌹
from: Ken Swierad	on: 12-18-2021

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fenander, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending must love and prayers. Deb O'Neil
from:	on: 12-18-2021

Dear Eliot and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could send you some consoling words. Please know you are in my thoughts. Joan Krizack
from:	on: 12-18-2021

Elliot, I’m so sorry to read this. Hugs sent your way.
from: Elisabeth England	on: 12-18-2021

I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Jenna and I graduated from PC together. Some of my strongest memories are of playing field hockey with her - she was such a great player and teammate.
from: Patty Thorndike Carter	on: 12-17-2021

Margie, I am so sorry for your loss! She will be so missed! Melissa
from: M. Skidmore	on: 12-17-2021

Margie and family, thinking of you in this time of sorrow
from: pat herrick	on: 12-17-2021

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
from: Phil Remillard	on: 12-17-2021

My memories of Jenna will be of her strength and determination While dealing with cancer, I can still see her up on a tall ladder scrapping and painting the outside of her house to perfection. She pushed through group walks after returning from the hospital the previous day. She had a great love for lost cemeteries in our town and without a doubt found all of them. She and her son Evan spent time discovering hiking trails and the love of nature. She will be missed. She was a trooper!
from: Susan Keeney-Smith	on: 12-17-2021

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fernander, I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
from: Carl Villanueva	on: 12-16-2021

I love that sweater, and am so glad to know the story of the spinning of the yarn, and then dying it with black walnuts, all the different mordants she used, to get the different colors. Just beautiful, like her. I miss her so much already! ***. Although I had long been unable to eat bread with gluten, when Jenna and I became friends, I have heard from so many, about how much they looked forward to eating the breads she baked, how nourished they were, by her work as a baker. She is missed! Gracious, it is hard to believe she is gone. I'm so glad I got to know you as long as I did, Miz Amazing Jenna! Much love to all.
from: Laura Bentz	on: 12-16-2021

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