Jeanette M. Hitchcock

Jeanette Mary Hitchcock peacefully passed away on January 30, 2025, in Scotia, New York. She was born on April 18,1929 to Vernon and Nelly Greenley in Adams, New York and attended Adams schools where she met her high school sweetheart, Craig Burt Hitchcock, Jr. They married in November, 1948. 

Her roots in Adams were deep and steadfast. She and her brother, Frank, were nurtured by the Greenley and Flaherty families and she credited her Uncle Chandler, Aunt Dorothy, and cousins Joanne Flaherty Bowden and Richard and George Flaherty for providing the foundation of the direction of her life. Many of her fondest memories were of her time spent on the Greenley farm with her uncles who provided unconditional love and comfort. She often recounted cuddling up to the cows in the fields and playing with chickens, cats, and dogs. She cherished the Adams community and maintained close ties with her family and her lifelong girlfriends who shared an unfaltering bond that carried them through life's challenges and celebrations. 

Jeanette dearly loved her father-in-law, Craig Burt Hitchcock, her sister-in-law Betty, nieces Mary and Wendy, and nephew Mac. She recognized and appreciated each of their unique passions, talents, and accomplishments. 

 She valued summers at the family camp on Galway Lake and was often found lakeside reading with a loyal dog by her side. She and her husband enjoyed travels to Gloucester, Massachusetts and Maine during the summer months and always returned with generous gifts and stories of their adventures. 

Jeanette grew through many life seasons with close and cherished friends from Scotia. In her later years, her daily routine was walking her dog, filling the bird feeders and going to the Scotia Diner to visit with her many friends. 

Jeanette is survived by her three children Betsy Hitchcock Higgins, Nancy Hitchcock, and Craig Hitchcock III, each of whom is forever grateful for the support, wisdom, and love they received. Jeanette enjoyed a close relationship with her son-in-law, Bob Higgins, and was so very proud of her grandchildren Robert and Christina, and her great grandchildren Caleb and Liam Higgins. In thinking about this new adventure, she shared her vision of being greeted by her dogs and cats and led to the open arms of loved-ones. Jeanette embraced life and is remembered for her generous spirit, her youthful energy, and her genuine kindness. 

To honor her wishes, there will be no formal service.

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