Jean P. Serrie

Jean Frances Serrie (née Perkins), wife of the late John Adrian Serrie, passed away peacefully in her home at Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls NJ on July 5, 2021. She was born November 18, 1928, in Mystic CT to Hollis Ivan Perkins and Katherine Elizabeth Smith. Jean was predeceased by her first husband, Francis J. Mathews of Stonington CT, in 1988 and by a grandson, Rudy J. Miket of Port Coquitlam BC, in 2017. She is survived by her children, Patricia M. Craven (John), Warren NJ; Michael Mathews, Mobile AL; Holly M. Turner (Greg), Sandy UT; Lynne S. Jackson, Stonington CT; Jonn A. Serrie (Ann), Lawrenceville GA; Paul Serrie, Norway; and Patricia S. Wintle (John), Coquitlam, BC. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Courtney Turner of Sandy UT; Kaitlin Foster (Brian), Tooele UT; Jesse Sturges (Suzanne), Brooklyn NY; Meghan Sturges-Knapp (Shannon), Brooklyn NY; Jennifer Serrie, Rockledge FL; Jeffrey Serrie, Rockport ME; Kevin Miket, Vancouver BC; and Hannah Linnea Garpestad Serrie, Norway; as well as seven great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Jean was the cornerstone of her large and far-flung family, always ready to talk, to listen, to advise, and to help. She lived her life with grace and humor and encouraged her loved ones to do the same. A lifelong believer in the power of education, Jean attended Mitchell College in New London CT, NYU, and Temple University, where she made dean’s list. As a Seabrook resident she often enrolled in its classes, particularly those on Shakespeare and history. Jean worked as a secretary in the Naval Engineering Department of General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, in Groton CT as part of its nuclear submarine program. In addition, she was instrumental in the formation of a secretarial pool that helped balance the workloads between departments. Jean had many and varied interests. She enjoyed art, classical music, and poetry. Exercise was a consistent part of her routine and she completed the Marine Corps Marathon. She was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook—oh, those pies!—and a constant reader. She was also a great advocate for the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor ME and worked tirelessly to expand the library’s connection with the community. Interment will be at a later date at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta ME. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Jean P. Serrie

November 18, 1928 - July 5, 2021