BRANDON:
Eugene Gerald Jensen, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the home of his care provider; Jenn Hobbs and her family in Forestdale.
Mr. Jensen was born in Cobleskill, NY on May 31, 1934. He was the son of Henry and Ida (Nethaway) Jensen. Eugene was the oldest of 6 children, at a young age he moved with his family to Vermont. He spent the rest of his life living in various places around the state, starting and ending in the Brandon area. For many years he lived in Springfield with caregivers Mary Lou and David Martin, with whom he loved camping and fishing with, and visiting Animal Kingdom in Florida to see Giraffe’s, of which he loved. He relocating, in 2013 to Rutland, to live at Westview Court. Here he was loved by the staff and other residents, known for his twist on song lyrics as he sang the oldies. Any outings in the community absolutely had to include a trip to McDonalds so he could savor his “French Fries”. Eugene loved every holiday and had a collection of decorations for each one.
He is survived by his sister; Wendy Parris of Ocala, FL; whom he enjoyed receiving packages and cards from; a brother; Robert Jensen of Everett, MA, 2 special nieces; Denise Roentsch and Doreen Pouliot, and his guardian; Mindy Hammann. He was predeceased by 3 sisters; Phyllis Kopacz, Audrey Stowell and Nancy Goodwin.
The graveside committal service and burial will take place, in the Spring of 2021, in the family lot, at Walpole Village Cemetery in Walpole, NH.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
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