Obituary: MaryJane Nunn, 85, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): It is with profound sadness that the family of MaryJane Nunn announces her passing on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the age of 85 in Wallingford, CT.

MaryJane was born in Newark, NJ on December 18, 1936 to Oscar and Mary (Moran) Mauer. MaryJane grew up in Kearny, NJ with her sister, Dorothy and brother, John. MaryJane attended St. Cecilia’s school and learned to play the accordion. Along with her teacher and other bandmates, she entertained troops as part of the USO and played on a children’s television show.

The nuns at St. Cecilia’s were from the Sisters of Charity and MaryJane was called to attend the Juniorate after her first year of high school, where she planned to enter the order and become a nurse. After learning that she would be asked to teach rather than administer to the sick, she left the Juniorate and returned home. Following high school, MaryJane attended the Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing and became a registered nurse, which was a lifelong passion of hers.

MaryJane met the love of her life, Richard Nunn, at Stevens Institute of Technology and they married on November 30, 1957. MaryJane and Dick moved to Wallingford in 1970 and have been very active in the Holy Trinity church community, including leading the Baptismal Program for over 30 years.

MaryJane worked at Masonic Home and Hospital for 25 years, first as a nurse, and later as a nurse educator. Her caring and compassion for her family, friends and patients has always been evident.

Mom wanted everyone to know that she lived a very happy and fulfilled life. Always one to “make a suggestion,” she wants everyone to focus on the memories of a life well-lived.

MaryJane and Dick’s commitment to family has been the cornerstone of their lives, and for that, our family is forever grateful. MaryJane and Dick loved their five children, Kathleen and her husband, Fred, R. James and his wife Tricia, Stephen and his wife, Lisa, Margaret and her husband, Andy, Tom and his wife Katie; their grandchildren, Jessica and her husband David, Cal and his wife, Jackie, Jim and his partner Flory, Matt, Ryan, Kyle, Kevin, Nicole, Becky and Tim; and their great-grandchildren, Cooper, Griffin, Gabby and Lily. MaryJane is survived by her sister, Dorothy McCann and husband, Dan. MaryJane counted several close friends as extended family, including Joann, with whom Mom forged a strong bond over many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in MaryJane’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association or to St Jude Children's Research Hospital

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