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Jeanne G. McDermott, 83, of North Smithfield, RI passed away on August 13, 2023, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Lillian (Valois) Brousseau.
She was the loving wife of 17 years of the late John “Jack” McDermott. She worked at CCRI for many years. She was the president of the Rhode Island State Colleges Union and a member of the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her children, Sherrill Magnan and her husband Stephen, Laurie Ganem and her husband Michael, Donna Jean and her husband Dennis LaRose and Bonnie Brodeur and her husband Douglas Brodeur.
She also leaves behind her five grandchildren, Devin Jean, Aubrey Calcagni, Stevie Jean Magnan, Kenzie Magnan and Braydon Simpson, also two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Riley Jean Calcagni.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Brousseau.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Keene-Brown Funeral Home, 445 Greenville Rd., North Smithfield.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 4 - 7:00 PM. Burial will be private.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jeanne to St, Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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