Jeannette Irene Axford
October 18, 1942 - June 19, 2021
Wells- Jeannette Irene Axford, 78, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Schenectady on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Orra and Lydia (Vinton) Wood. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was predeceased by her loving husband, Theodore Axford Jr., who passed away in 2013, and by her sister, Leanne Buckman. Survivors include her four daughters, Pat (Al) Brousseau, Charlotte (Tammi) Tewksbury, Lorna (Mark) Diederich and Martha (Michael) Morris; her son, Theodore (Bernadette) Axford III; grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe) Radford, Kathleen and Kristina Brousseau and PattiJane Axford. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Connor and Mackenzie Radford, and by her nephew Justin Buckman. Jeannette loved the outdoors and would spend most of her free time hiking, camping and enjoying nature. She was truly an amazing and loving mother, grandmother and “Gigi”, and was happiest when she was surrounded by friends and family, especially up at the family camp in Wells. As per Jeannette’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in her name made payable to the Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 550, Wells, NY 12190. Arrangements have been entrusted to Griswold Funeral Home, Schenectady.
Wells- Jeannette Irene Axford, 78, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Schenectady on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Orra and Lydia (Vinton) Wood. In addition to her parents,... View Obituary & Service Information