WESTFIELD – Kathleen B. Jenks of Westfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2014. Born May 27, 1940 in Winsted, CT, she was the daughter of Anna Pisarcik and Daniel Burns.
She was a graduate from Bay Path College. Kathleen was married to Gordon W. Jenks. They resided in Westfield for over 35 years. Kathleen was an adventurous world traveler, nationally published chef, amazing home maker, a well respected member of her community and most importantly, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Jenks and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Jenks; her two grandchildren, Guinevere and William Jenks; and her sister, Joanne Burns.
Services will be held on Friday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Springfield St. Cemetery in Feeding Hills, MA.
In lieu of flowers, her family request that contributions in her memory be directed to the Shriner’s Hospital of Springfield. Gordon and Kathleen were very passionate about helping children through the work of the Shriner’s and we feel that this tradition should be continued.
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