Obituary: Jeanne M. Bortolotti

Jeanne M. Bortolotti

November 13, 1929 - August 23, 2009

Foxborough-Jeanne M. Bortolotti, age 79, died on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at her home in Foxborough surrounded by the comfort of her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Rose (Labrie) Truax.

Jeanne was born in Foxborough on November 13, 1929 and was a graduate of Foxborough High School, Class of 1947. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for the Foxborough State Hospital, Community VNA Hospice Care in Attleboro and Braintree Rehabilitation Center.

Jeanne enjoyed painting and took lessons in water color and oils at the Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts in Foxborough. She was an avid bicycler who enjoyed cycling in several different countries around the world. She also was an apiary keeper, an avid reader and gardener.

Beloved mother of Peter J. Bortolotti of Providence, Paul E. Bortolotti and his wife Deborah of Foxboro and Joseph E. Bortolotti and his wife Karen of Norton. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Brian, Daniel and Kristen Bortolotti. Sister of Byron Truax of FL, Richard Truax of FL, Lloyd Truax of Foxborough and the late Irene Doiron, E. Lorraine Lincoln and Alfred Truax.

Funeral Information

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Thursday August 27, from 3-7 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home 30 South St. in Foxborough. A memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at the funeral home. To light a candle in Jeanne’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. For additional information please call 508-543-5471.

Donations Information

Donations in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts, 106 Mechanic St. Foxborough, MA 02035 or Autism Speaks c/o Team Daniel's Dinosuars, attention: Amy T., 990 Washinigton Street, Suite 102, Dedham, MA 02026. Website:
http://www.walknowforautism.org/sne/danielsdinosaurs.