Genevieve McHenry Jasper

Albany-Genevieve McHenry Jasper passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah nursing home, Albany after a short illness on January 18, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Ada McHenry and originally from Granville, NY. Upon graduation from Granville High School, Genevieve moved to Albany to attend Mildred Elly Secretarial School. Although most of her life was dedicated to raising her children, she spent time employed by Montgomery Ward and Travelers Insurance Company. In her 40’s, she went back to school and earned a BA degree from the State University of NY at Albany in Sociology. On May 22, 1954 she married Edward G. Jasper of Averill Park. Together they raised three children and always enjoyed yearly vacations to Hampton Beach, NH. In later years, they enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii and the Holy Land. Gen lived her life “paying it forward” before it was popular to do so. She could always be found volunteering at Blessed Sacrament Church, or other charity organizations, taking care of a sick relative, neighbor or friend. She also enjoyed reading, watching the NY Yankees and having sleepovers with her granddaughters, Julia and Madeline. She proudly attended every special event the girls had whether it was Julia’s dance competition or Madeline’s piano recital. Holiday dinners were always made special with Gen’s “apple dressing” and her homemade pecan pie. Genevieve was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Edward G. Jasper. She was the loving mother of William Jasper (Mary Ann McLaughlin), Susan Murphy (Larry Gareau) and Karen Conroy (James). Gen was the beloved grandmother of Madeline and Julia Conroy; sister of Kathryn Clark and Betty Fisher, Nancy Hathaway, M. Ann McHenry, and the late Daniel, David, Martin, Francis, Kevin and Jack McHenry, Madelyn Bullivant, Margaret Williams, Evelyn Bruce, Florence Bennett, and Helen Culligan; many loving nieces and nephews survive her. Funeral services Monday, January 21, 2013 at 9:15 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Genevieve in a special way may make a donation to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 or Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. To leave the family a message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Genevieve McHenry Jasper

June 12, 1927 - January 18, 2013