Jeanne Burns Glynn

November 10, 1949 - December 07, 2024

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Obituary for Jeanne Burns Glynn

GLYNN – Jeanne (Jeannie, Neenie) Burns, of Milton and Florida, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Dennis M. Glynn, of Milton and Florida, devoted mother of Darcy Glynn Maksou and adoring grandmother of Mason Maksou, both of Milton. Jeanne was born and raised in Newton, MA by her late parents Paul and Ella Butterfield Burns. She is also survived by her dear sister Judith “Judy” Downes, of Milton and by many caring nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and by “Sam”, her beloved little dog. She was predeceased by her dear brother, Paul Burns Jr.

For many years, Jeanne was an adored English teacher and advisor to the Drama Club at Milton
High School. Prior to her career as a dedicated teacher, Jeanne wore many hats serving at the New England Board of Higher Education as an Assistant Director, Director of the Children’s Happiness Foundation, Associate Director of the Advertising Club of Greater Boston and Graphics and Design Manager at the Metropolitan District Commission. She also served as an event planner and consultant to many other clients.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave., Milton, MA from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jeanne may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 ~ www.dana-farber.org.

Services

12 Dec

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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  • December 16, 2024

    Meredith Kruzel

    Dear Darcy and Mr. Glynn, We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Glynn's passing. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and sending our deepest condolences. The Cruikshanks

  • December 11, 2024

    Eileen Mullen

    Dearest Darcy, Mason and Dennis, My heart breaks for you ❤️ I will miss how honest and caring Jeannie was! She was totally devoted to those she loved and her incredible sense of humor kept us all on the right track. God bless you my friend😘 You are our guardian angel now❤️ I will miss you

  • December 11, 2024

    Brian Gavigan

    Darcy, Dennis, & Mason, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. It was an honor to meet Jeanne. It may have been a brief moment but I can tell the impact your mom had on all those who she came in contact with. God Bless the Glynn/Maksou Family. 🙏 - Brian G.