Jane Irene McKennas Ericson, 92, of Gloucester, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Bernice and Walter McKennas. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Susan.  She had a great love for doing needlepoint and giving it away, and loved to cook for all of the large family gathering.

She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Vincent H. Ericson; her children, Janice E. Brown (John), Valerie E. Cook (Mark), John V. Ericson (Chris), and Jeffrey A. Ericson (Ann); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and her caregivers who became part of the family, Tammy, Delores, and Becky.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, from 10-11 a.m., with a memorial service starting at 11 o’clock. Burial was private.

Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, was in charge of arrangements.