Jeanette A. (Mason) Morris, 82, of Holmdel, New Jersey, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully, Wednesday February 23, 2022. She was the wife of the late John A. Morris.
Born in Harlem, New York, the daughter of the late William H. and Eugenia (Fonseca) Mason, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to New Jersey in 2006.
Jeanette graduated from New Bedford High School and earned a BA degree in Business Management from Southeastern Massachusetts University (UMASS Dartmouth). She and her daughter graduated together in 1988. She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant in the Registrar's Office and the Career Planning and Placement Office at UMass Dartmouth for 25 years. Jeanette enjoyed entertaining her friends and family, listening to music, reading and crocheting. She also loved to travel. Jeanette and her husband touched the hearts of anyone they met. She provided care and guidance to anyone in need and was a role model to many.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa R. Frank and her husband Vincent; her brother, Jonato Mason; and two grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas Frank; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, David A. Morris, and her siblings, Gertrude (Mason) Turbee and William Mason.
Her Funeral will be held on Saturday March 5, 2022 at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday March 4, 2022 from 4-8 PM. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.