Jeanne Marie (Charland) Anthony

Jeanne (Charland) Anthony, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 6, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Born February 18, 1935 in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Dorothy Reardon and Edward Cranick.

Jeanne worked for the Hartford Insurance Company for 15 years before moving to North Carolina with her husband, Norman Anthony. Jeanne and Norm, founding members of the New Bern Yacht Club, spent many happy years boating and had fun times with other members. Jeanne was an avid walker to the very end. Her neighborhood walks were referred to as an institution. She enjoyed pet sitting and walking neighborhood dogs while being a member of Pals for Paws. She loved traveling, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Jeanne always had a ready smile that could brighten anyone's day! She will be truly missed by many.

She is predeceased by her devoted husband, Norman Anthony and grandson, Raymond Charland Jr.

Jeanne is survived by four beloved sons, Raymond Charland and his partner, Eileen of Somers, CT, Rene Charland and his partner, Kathy sole of Marlborough, CT, Richard Charland of Middletown, CT, and Robert Charland of Stafford Springs, CT, and two step-sons, Steve Anthony of Simsbury, CT and Mark Anthony o Atlanta, GA. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Aileen Charland of Glastonbury, CT, Shane Charland and wife, Yvett or Rapid City, SD, Ryan Charland of Stafford Springs, CT and Megan Charland of Enfield, CT, as well as, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She will also be missed by many wonderful and caring friends in New Bern, NC.

A funeral prayer service will occur Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina 28560, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her name to Pals for Paws, PO Box 14740 New Bern, NC 28561 or Dementia Society of America, 188 N Main St. Doylestown, PA 18901.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cottenfuneralhome.com for the Anthony family. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Jeanne (Charland) Anthony.