Jeanne Elizabeth Sweeney Ellerthorpe, 86, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully among Family on Saturday, June 16th.
Jeanne married Lieutenant Donald O. Ellerthorpe in June 1960 and together they shared a wonderful life, raising two children while enjoying numerous postings at Army installations across the United States and in Germany before settling in Coventry, Rhode Island.
Throughout their years of Service, Jeanne was repeatedly recognized for her dedication and exceptional volunteer work in support of Soldiers and their Families. Following her husband’s premature passing, Jeanne moved to Colonial Williamsburg to be closer to her family. She received the greatest joy from her faith, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Kathryn; son, Don; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. on June 27th at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, West Point, NY.
She will be interred with her husband immediately after at the West Point Cemetery. The William F. Hogan Funeral Home in Highland Falls, NY will be handling the local details.
