Jeannette M. Shinnock, 86, Massena

MASSENA -- A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Jeannette M. Shinnock, privately, per her wishes at the convenience of the family with Rev. Mark Reilly presiding.

Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Massena in the spring.

There will be no public calling hours or services.

Jeannette passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted husband and children under the care of Hospice late Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024.

Jeannette is survived by her husband, Richard G. Shinnock, of 67 years, and their caring daughters; Glenda MacPherson, Karla Flynn and Serena and husband, Stephen Krywanczyk all of Massena, NY. Jeannette is also survived by her five grandchildren; Ashley Flynn of Riverton, UT, Eric MacPherson, Lindsay MacPherson and companion, Seth Blair, Aaron Krywanczyk, and Allie Krywanczyk all of Massena, NY with three great-grandchildren; Whitney and Brody Flynn-Contreras and Gavin Blair. She leaves also one brother, Leroy and wife Caroline Peets of Newton Falls, NY, a sister in-law, Carol Peets of Citrus Spring, FL, along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, her brothers, Leonard Peete, and Raymond Peets, predeceased her along with a granddaughter, Kristina Marie “Kristie” Flynn in 2021.

Jeannette was born to the late Joseph and Anna (Deneault) Peets in Tupper Lake, NY on March 15, 1937.

She attended schools in Tupper Lake, graduating from Holy Ghost Academy.

She worked at Tupper Lake National Bank and later at JJ Newberry’s Store where she met and soon married her loving husband Richard G. Shinnock at Saint Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, NY on September 16, 1956, to the late Rev. Msgr. D. J. Brault.

Jeannette was a faithful communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Massena, and enjoyed spending time celebrating family events and holidays at the family home. She was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a Massena Raiders fan and could be found traveling with the Massena Hockey traveling teams with her husband as a big supporter in her younger years.

She loved taking rides to the Adirondacks especially in the fall sharing stories of her life there, during her childhood and teenage years along with times spent with her husband when first married.

In lieu of flowers, those who would like to share memorial contributions in her memory may do so with Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US-11, Potsdam, New York, 13676.

Family, friends and relatives are welcome to share memorial trees, photos and condolence online by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com.