Jean Lounsbury

Jean Leona Macfadden Lounsbury, 86, formerly of Marcellus, NY, and most recently of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 with family at her side at Brookdale Concord Parkway in Concord, NC.

Jean was born September 27, 1934 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph Leon Macfadden, Sr. and the late Ethel Rita Kovacs Macfadden.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Leon Macfadden, Jr.

Jean met the love of her life while working at New York Telephone Company in Syracuse, NY.  She became a full-time homemaker and mother when they started a family.  Later in life, she served the community as a clerk at Marcellus Pharmacy.  Jean cherished time with family, whether it was Sunday dinners, time spent at the lake and beach, or travels with various Tigris Shrine events.

Jean was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier, Marcellus, NY, and St. Martin de Porres of Jensen Beach, FL.  She was active with Marcellus Chorale, Ladies Home Bureau, Daughters of the Nile, and developed a passion for shuffleboard - rising to the level of professional.  She will be lovingly remembered for handknit sweaters and Christmas stockings, countless needle works, and painted crafts.  Known affectionately as “G-Ma” by her six grandchildren, she was quick to join in on puzzles and games.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 61 years, Joseph Lounsbury of Concord, NC; son, Stephen (Cathy) Lounsbury of Lincolnton, NC; daughter, Therese (Mary) Lounsbury of Wilmington, VT; daughter, Judith (Scott) Moore of Davidson, NC; grandchildren: Ryan (Melanie) Moore, Amanda (Brett) Costner, Colleen Lounsbury, Patrick Lounsbury, James Wakulsky, and Olivia Genella.  She was hoping to greet her first great-grandchild in October. Jean is also survived by her sister, Joan Butler of Holly Ridge, NC; brother, Robert Macfadden of Delray Beach, FL, sister-in-law, Sue Macfadden of Jensen Beach, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of Jean's life will be held at Topsail Beach, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Visiting Angels, 10570 S US Highway 1, Suite 300, Port St Lucie, FL  34952; or Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St, Stuart, FL  34997.