Jeanette (Bailey) Rasmussen of Natick MA, formerly of Wellesley, MA and East Wakefield, NH, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024. She was the youngest child of Edward and Rose (Tedstone) Bailey.
Jeanette was born and raised in the Oak Square section of Brighton, MA and was a 1944 graduate of Girls' High School of Boston. Jeanette worked for Shell Oil and American Mutual Insurance Co. In 1953 she married Harvey Rasmussen in Los Angeles, CA. After moving back East she became a full-time mom, raising their two children in Wellesley.
Jeanette was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Newtons. She volunteered her time to community service helping the elderly to remain in their own homes. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family at home in both Wellesley and New Hampshire. She was a caring friend to many.
Jeanette is predeceased by her husband of 69 years Harvey, her sisters Eleanor (Smith) and Virginia (Guptill), and her brothers Edward and Donald. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ziegler of Oxford, CT; her son Eric and “daughter” Susan Rasmussen of Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Jeanette’s honor can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Newtons 1310 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459, www.newtonlutherans.org/mission/donation/.