Jeanette M. Hasseltine

Jeanette M. Hasseltine, 82, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 after a brief illness at the Rutland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Rutland, Vermont on July 12, 1939, the daughter of Anthony F. and Beulah (Kimberly) Bizzaro. She was predeceased by her beloved spouse, Ronald E. Hasseltine in 1992 and brother Anthony Bizzaro in 2007.

Jean was a 1957 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. She was active in her class’s reunion activities and had a lifelong attachment to her classmates and her alma mater. She also attended Castleton Teachers College where she met her much-loved husband, Ron.

She worked as a paraeducator in several schools in New Hampshire and Vermont retiring in 2009 from the Rutland Intermediate School after 15 years. She loved working with children and her work brought her great fulfillment.

She was baptized at St. Peter’s Church in Rutland and remained a member throughout her life.

Surviving are her sons, their spouses, her ten grandchildren and one great grandchild: Ronald Hasseltine (Braintree MA) and his spouse Sandra and their children Anna and Elizabeth; Donald Hasseltine (East Greenwich, RI) and his spouse Rebecca and their children, Elise and Julia; Christopher Hasseltine (Centerville, OH) and his spouse Lisa and their children, Christopher, his spouse Brittany and daughter Emily, as well as Joseph, Michael and Rachel; Terrance Hasseltine (Ellicott City, MD) and his spouse Virginia and their children Alayna and Addie. She is also survived by Todd Agnew and his spouse Christina; her niece Lauren Lattuca and her spouse Joseph as well as a large extended family and many friends. Her children and grandchildren were a source of great pride. Always up for fun, Nana Jean played an active and significant part in each of their lives. She was adored by each and every one of them.

Jean loved spending time with her family, the holidays, going to lunch with her many dear friends and shopping, especially if there was a bargain involved.

Calling hours will be held from 9 to 10:30 AM in the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland, on Monday, October 25, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter’s Church in Rutland at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 127 Convent Ave, Rutland, VT  05701 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.