Jean “Ginger” Lerner

Jean “Ginger” Lerner (Rosenkranz), originally born in London, formerly of Holbrook, MA late of Dedham, MA at Hebrew Rehab Center, NewBridge on the Charles, passed peacefully after a brief battle with the Covid-19 virus on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 just shy of 98 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Jacob Louis Lerner.  Loving sister of the late Bella Nathan and Mary Levrant, both of London, and the late Estelle Rosenfield of Quincy.  Ginger leaves her daughters Faye Cugno and husband Ernest Cugno of Holbrook, MA and Shirley Nicholson and husband Paul Nicholson of Pembroke, MA.  She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Born in London, Ginger and her family survived the blitz during World War II. She worked in a factory during the war packing military supplies and became a milliner before leaving for the US in 1948.

She had a great love for all animals, music, especially Frank Sinatra and the big band sounds, and she loved to dance.

Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to NewBridge on the Charles c/o give.hebrewseniorlife.org/tribute.