Jeanne Kennard Layng

CUMBERLAND - Jeanne Kennard Layng, 84, of Naples, Fla., and Chebeague Island died Jan. 15, 2001.

She was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., and resided in Naples for 31 years.

Mrs. Layng was an active member of the Junior League of Newark, N.J., for many years. Other community involvements include the Wellness Center of Naples Community Hospital, the Conservancy and the Country Club of Naples.

She spent summers on Chebeague Island, where she was active in the Chebeague Methodist Church and the Great Chebeague Golf Club.

Her husband of 52 years, A. Gardiner Layng, died previously.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Dayton of Wayzata, Minn., Mrs. Warren (Susan) Bogle of Miami, Mrs. Richard (Sally) Crapser of Granby, Conn.; two sons, Brian Layng of Lafayette, Calif., and John Layng of New Canaan, Conn.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in July on Chebeague Island. Arrangements are by Beechwood Society, Naples, Fla.

(Portland Press Herald Thursday, January 25, 2001)



Jeanne Kennard Layng, 84, of Naples, Fla. and Chebeague Island, Maine, died suddenly January 15, 2001. She was born on July 31, 1916 and raised in Glen Ridge, N.J. and resided in Naples for the past 31 years. Jeanne was an active member of the Junior League of Newark, N.J. for many years. Other community involvements include the Wellness Center of Naples Community Hospital, The Conservancy and the Country Club of Naples.

She spent summers on Chebeague Island, Maine, where she was active in the Chebeague United Methodist Church and the Great Chebeague Golf Club.

She is survived by her five children, Joan Dayton (Robert) of Wayzata, Minn., Brian (Susan) of Lafayette, Calif., Susan Bogle (Warren) of Miami, Fla., Sally Crapser (Richard) of Granby, Conn. and John (Amanda) of New Canaan, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, A. Gardiner Layng. There will be a memorial service at St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2001.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Chebeague United Methodist Church, 258 North Road, Chebeague Island, Maine 04017

 

copied from Naples Daily News