Jane Elaine Cunningham's Obituary
Jane E. Daly Cunningham, a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Tom. Beloved mother of De, Ginnon, Sean and Tara, mother-in law of Harold Aucoin and Kathleen Heston and devoted Mema to Brendan and Caitlin Aucoin. She is also survived by her loving sister A. Audrey Wilcox, brother, J. Gordon Day, sister in law Geri Maher and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jane was preceded in death by her parents Loretta and J. Gordon Daly, her sister Ethel Concagh and in laws Eileen Daly and Joe Concagh and nephews Gary Wilcox and Glen Newboldt.
A native of New Jersey where she grew up, married and raised her four children. She grew to love St Tammany Parish during the 20+ years she resided there. She loved the beach and sun especially Long Beach Island, NJ. Jane was in one of the first graduating classes of the Jersey City State College where she earned a BS in Nursing and a degree in teaching. She became a dedicated nurse and educator and was well respected and loved by students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators. She was most happy though when teaching nursing to the next generation of nurses and health care providers. She loved reading which she passed on to all her children and was an avid learner. Jane volunteered for many causes throughout her life including CASA where she received a special Court recognition for her quality and caring work. A beautiful, fun loving and unique woman, she touched the lives of so many in so many ways.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial mass at 11:00 AM, on Friday, August 22, 2008 at St Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, LA 70447.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday at the church.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to COAST (Council On Aging, St Tammany), St Tammany Parish, 81605 Highway 41 Bush, LA 70431-4335 or the Food Bank of Covington, 840 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433.
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