Iva Irene Jones: Delvee Family Assocation

Generation: 1

Iva Irene Jones was born on 13 Apr 1910 in Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 2006 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Dec 2006 in Mountain View Cemetery, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: Jun 1910, Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; : new born
Residence: 1911 to 1927, Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Census: 1920, Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; : 9
Residence: 1927, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Graduation: 1928, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Fitchburg High School
Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 19
Residence: 1934, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
33 West Main Street
Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
186 West Main Street
Residence: 1959, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Residence: 25 Jan 2000, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Obituary: say 28 Dec 2006
Last Full Review: 27 Sep 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents. Her occupation is listed as a stoughter in a sewing machine factory.

Obituary:
ORANGE- Iva I. (Jones) McKenney, 96, of 58 Winter Street, died Tuesday evening, December 26, 2006 at Applewood Home for Elders in Athol, following an illness.

Born on April 13, 1910 in Pelham, she was a daughter of William and Etta (Upton) Jones and grew up in the former Quabbin town of Prescott before moving to Orange in 1927.

She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School in 1928.
She was married to Everett A. McKenney who died on August 15, 1981, and they had enjoyed 49 years together.

A devoted family lady who enjoyed her time with them, Iva also was a longtime member of the First Universalist Church of Orange, the church's Unity Club, the Orange Historical Society, Orange Senior Citizens Club, and the Swift River Historical Society. She was a great volunteer to all of these organizations.

Survivors include her son, Robert W. McKenney of Orange; daughters, Joan Reid, and her husband, George, of Orange, and Marie Tavernini of Alexandria, Virginia; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
Besides her beloved husband Everett, she was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Barnes on January 24, 2000, and two brothers, Oren Jones and Paul Jones.

Funeral services will be held on Friday morning, December 29, 2006 at 11:00AM at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange. Interment will follow in Mountainview Cemetery in New Salem.

There will be a calling hour from 10-11AM prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the First Universalist Church, 31 North Main Street, Orange, MA 01364.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements.

Guest register and directions available at www.wittyfuneralhome.com

Iva married Everett Arnold McKenney on 8 Feb 1932 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Everett (son of Avery Shaw McKenney and Eloise Viola Barber) was born on 23 Jun 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Aug 1981 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 15 Aug 1981 in Mountain View Cemetery, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Barbara Ann "Barb" McKenney was born on 12 Oct 1932 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 2000 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 28 Jan 2000 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
3. Robert Wallace "Bob" McKenney was born on 22 Oct 1936 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Nov 2012 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
4. Joan Eloise McKenney was born on 12 Feb 1941 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in .
5. Marie Etta McKenney

Generation: 2

Barbara Ann "Barb" McKenney

(1.Iva¹) was born on 12 Oct 1932 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 2000 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 28 Jan 2000 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 7; Address:
186 West Main Street
Graduation: 1950, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Orange High School.
Residence: 1957, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
232 W River Street
Residence: 1993, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
232 W River Street
Residence: 1996, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
232 W River Street
Retired: 1998, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She retired after 30 years as a accounts payable clerk at the Rodney Hunt Company.
Obituary: 26 Jan 2000; ORANGE -- Barbara A. (McKenney) Barnes, 67, of 232 West River St., a retired accounts payable clerk, died Monday, Jan. 24, at her son's residence in Tully. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Charles L. Barnes; three sons, Charles E. Barnes of San Angelo, Texas, Larry Barnes of Orange and David Barnes of Phillipston; a daughter, Jean Whitmore of Oxford; a brother, Robert W. McKenney of Orange; two sisters, Joan Reid of Orange and Marie Tavernini of Alexandria, Va.; her mother, Iva McKenney of Orange; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. She was born in Orange, daughter of Everett and Iva (Jones) McKenney, and graduated from Orange High School in 1950. Mrs. Barnes was an accounts payable clerk 30 years for Rodney Hunt Co. She retired in 1998. She was a member of First Universalist Church, where she served as treasurer, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member of the Marion E. Nason Unity Club. She was a member and past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Themis Chapter 30 in Athol and a member of the Swift River Valley Historical Society in New Salem. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Universalist Church, Building Fund, 31 North Main St., Orange, MA 01364. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 26 January 2000
Last Full Review: 17 Oct 2020

Barbara married Charles Lauriston Barnes on 20 Jun 1953 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Charles (son of Loriston L Barnes and Lydia S. Graves) was born on 23 Aug 1921 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Mar 2000 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 15 Mar 2000 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Robert Wallace "Bob" McKenney

(1.Iva¹) was born on 22 Oct 1936 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Nov 2012 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 3; Address:
186 West Main Street
Graduation: 1954, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : Orange High School
Military: Abt 1955; Bob served in the United States Army for a couple years after the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany.
Residence: 1960, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Residence: 1996, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a gas station manager.; Address:
10 Gay Street
Residence: Dec 2006, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Obituary: 22 Nov 2012; Robert W. “Bob” McKenney Birth 22 Oct 1936 Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA Death 18 Nov 2012 (aged 76) Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA Burial Unknown Memorial ID 101113518 · View Source Memorial Photos 0 Flowers 1 Robert W. "Bob" McKenney, 76 ORANGE- Robert W. "Bob" McKenney, 76, of Orange, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at his home after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born in Orange on October 22, 1936 a son of Everett and Iva I. (Jones) McKenney and grew up in Orange, graduating from Orange High School in 1954. Bob served in the United States Army for a couple years after the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, Bob went to work at McKenney's Service Station on South Main Street and became the owner upon his father's death and continued to own and operate the station right up until his death. A member of the North Quabbin Lodge of Masons, Bob had also been a member of the Orange Kiwanis Club and the Community Church of North Orange and Tully. A staunch NASCAR racing fan, he also enjoyed spending time with his family at his camp on Lake Mattawa. Survivors include his wife, Audrey (Thompson) McKenney of Orange; a son, Pastor Robert McKenney and his wife, Caroline of New Boston, NH; daughters, Deborah Deane of New Market, MD, and Tracy Flaherty and her husband, Tom, of Orange; a step son, James Buck and his companion, Suanne Cross, of Vernon, VT; step daughter, Christine Koppner of Leicester; grand-daughters, Amy McKenney of Boston and Jeana McKenney of New Orleans, LA; step grandchildren, Sarah Koppner of Chaparral, NM, Samantha Buck, Tiffany Cross, and Tasha Cross, all of Vernon, VT, and William Buck of Leicester; sisters, Joan Reid and her husband, George, of Orange and Marie Tavernini of Alexandria, VA; many nephews and nieces; father in law, Clinton Thompson and his wife, Vergie, of Salisbury, NC; sister in law, Valerie Thompson and her companion, Michael Tivnan of Leicester; and brothers in law, Craig Thompson and his wife, Patty, of Brookfield and James Thompson of Denmark. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Barnes. There are no calling hours. A Memorial service will be held on December 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Mission Fund of the Community Church of North Orange and Tully, c/o Glenn Johnson, 192 Athol Road, Orange, MA 01364. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements. You may offer your sympathy or find directions online at www.wittyfuneralhome.com Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 22 November 2012
Last Full Review: 17 Oct 2020

Robert married Karen Reid on 14 Nov 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

10. The Rev. Robert Wallace McKenney, Jr.
11. Deborah Jane McKenney
12. Tracy Ann McKenney

Family/Spouse: Audrey E. Thompson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joan Eloise McKenney

(1.Iva¹) was born on 12 Feb 1941 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in .

Other Events and Attributes:

Graduation: 1958, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Ralph C Mahar Regional High School.
Residence: 25 Jan 2000, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Residence: Dec 2006, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Residence: 2012, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Residence: Jun 2020, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Last Full Review: 18 Oct 2020

Joan married George L. Reid, Jr. on 17 Sep 1960 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. George (son of George Leo Reid and Josephine Effie Glasheen) was born on 9 Jul 1940 in Montague, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Jun 2020 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 2 Jul 2020 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: