GLOUCESTER: Virginia E. “Jean” (Dennis) Hart, 87, of Edmonds Way died Friday, October 29, 2010 in the Golden Living Center following an extended illness. She was the wife of the late William Hart, who died in July of 1977.
Born in Gloucester on January 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Edmonds) Dennis. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester.
She was employed at the former Empire Fish Company for over thirty-seven years. She enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid knitter, having made sweaters and afghans for family members.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Hart, daughter, Gina Hart; four grandchildren, Brian Hart, Jennifer Newman, Sherry Thompson and Stephanie Hart, and several great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by two sons, Ralph Newman and Stanley Newman, a grandson, Shawn Newman; and brother, Francis E. Dennis.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning in the Magnolia Cemetery at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. There are no visiting hours.