On June 28, 2023, Jodie Anne (Danforth) Fennessy of Claremont NH, passed away with the same grace and courage she displayed through her lifetime. Jodie was 57.

Jodie was born September 9, 1965, in Phoenix AZ to Mildred F. (Greene) Danforth and Richard K. Danforth. After leaving Arizona, Jodie spent much of her early life in Vermont. She completed elementary school in Ludlow and during 7th grade Jodie moved to Bellows Falls where she stayed until she moved again to Ludlow where she graduated from Black River High School.

Jodie's intense interest in school sports led her to play Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball. As an adult Jodie continued her active lifestyle with cycling, swimming, golfing, and gardening to name a few. She had quite a green thumb and carefully nurtured her plants, flowers, and her magical Fairy Garden.

Jodie always maintained spiritual strength, knowing that God lives, and Jesus died for all of us. During high school she became very involved with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints particularly their youth activities. Jodie served in the church for many years including position ranging from primary school teacher to President of the Relief Society.

After high school Jodie married Joseph H. Maynard Jr. Although their marriage did not last, they were forever blessed with 4 daughters.

Jodie married her soulmate, Peter Patrick Fennessy in 1994. Jodie was always delights to think of Pete's daughter, Caitlin Fennessy, as one of her own treasured girls. Although it was clear that Jodie never intended to replace Caitlin's mother, they had a very special relationship.

Jodie never stopped growing intellectually and spiritually. At age 24 she began her nursing education and profession. Her education included a Bachelor; s degree in Behavioral Studies at Granite State College and a master's degree in business – specializing in leadership from Franklin Pierce. Jodie was particularly grateful to her husband Peter for his patient support throughout this time when he often needed to assume both parenting roles.

As the years passed Jodie became an excellent golfer, and a member of Claremont Country Club. A popular Fennessy golf competition, known affectionately as the Ugh Mug, developed into a treasured, well attended tradition for Fennessy families and their friends.

Jodie had a deep love of the ocean. Starting in 2010 she was often surrounded by many family member for wonderful summer island vacations in Maine. This was always a cherished time for everyone. Jodie was also very interested in genealogy and eventually was able to devote a great amount of time to research, uncovering many fascinating and unexpected details. In fact, they discovered during their more recent family vacation at Sirectio Lodge on Lake Armington, Piermont NH that Jodie was a paternal and maternal cousin to the owners.

Jodie was adventurous and loved to travel. Over the years Jodie took many trips to Florida and Utah to visit her family. Her other travels include Florence and a wonderful coast to coast trip by train with good friend Kelly Murphy. Jodie was delighted to travel to Ireland 3 times. Her favorite place in the world to visit was Donegal, Ireland.

Jodie's many surviving loved ones are husband and soulmate, Peter P. Fennessy, of Claremont, NH. Stepdaughter Caitlin E. Fennessy with son's Oliver E. Stone and Harper Kevin Stone of Claremont, NH. Daughter, Raquel (Maynard) Fluette with husband Garrett and their twin son's Rory M. and Deagan M., of Claremont NH. Daughter, Brittany (Maynard) Brooks with partner Nolan Roy and daughter Mollie Brooks and Nolan's daughter Audrey of Claremont NH. Daughter, Bethany (Maynard) LeClair with husband Brent LeClair of Charlestown NH. Daughter, Alexandria Maynard with partner Jake Perra of Newport, NH.

Sisters, Sheryl L. (Greene) with husband Colburn Winsor of Hurricane Utah, Susan A. (Danforth) Bermudas  of Hyrum, Utah, Marie E. (Danforth) Gnerre with husband Gino Gnerre of Bristol, NH, Sandra (Danforth) Redfield with partner Al Kimball of Laconia, NH. Brother Gene F. Danforth Sr. with wife Linda of Danbury, NH. Richard A. Danforth and David Danforth.

Jodie was predeceased by her parents, Mildred and Richard Danforth; sisters, Dianne M (Danforth) Bisson and Valarie F. Danforth and a brother, Michael A. Danforth.

A service will take place at United Church of Christ, 72 Pleasant Street, Claremont NH on August 17th at 1 PM. A celebration of life is to follow at Claremont Country Club.