Jessica Cohn

Jessica Cohn of South Easton, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Gerald for 60 years, devoted mother of Jason Cohn and Jennifer Blanchard, proud Grandmother of Gregory and Andrew Blanchard and dear sister of Leslie Brodsky. Jessica also leaves behind many loving nieces’ nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1939, Jessica received her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Akron. She served as the Director of Early Childhood Education for more than 20 years at The Akron Jewish Center. Jessica was a creative soul and talented artist who loved making and baking. From needlepoint to quilting to gourmet meals everything was made with much thought and care. She also had a deep love of all sports especially her beloved Boston teams, The Celtics, Patriots and Bruins.

Due to the Pandemic, the services are private.

Burial will be on Monday, August 10 at The Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.

A celebration of life will take place post-Pandemic.

Donations may be made in Jessica’s honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research