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Cherished daughter of Margie and Peter Nesson; best friend and wife of Eric Hoffman, and mother of their treasured daughters, Ruby and Nina. Dedicated sister to LauraSue Nesson Steinman; auntie to Max or Jeremy; and daughter-in-law of April Hoffman and Mike Figliola. Joyful parent to her dogs, Echo and Luna; devoted friend to her special Julies and countless others; beloved teacher to countless children and coworkers who felt her bursting love for education.
Jen loved fiercely, laughed freely, and expressed herself candidly. Never shy, her openness and generosity were her contagious gifts. A fanatical lover of music, including the Grateful Dead, Michael Franti, and innumerable jam bands, Jen never missed a chance to see live music. "All the freaky people make the beauty of the world" was one of her favorite Michael Franti lyrics, and she shared this world view to accept and include people exactly as they came. A lively and uncompromising advocate for feminism and human rights, Jen never accepted authority unless she agreed with it absolutely. Jen was Independent to a fault, and she would not have it any other way.
She remains a shining light we will always see in her husband, children, family, abundant friends, former students, and colleagues. We are indescribably grateful to her bi-coastal friends who supported and loved Jen and her family in ways beyond description. Jen was a graduate of Framingham High, GWU and Tufts.
A private Celebration of Life will take place in July. A GoFundMe drive is available on Facebook. Whenever the moon shines, ocean waves sparkle, and Vermont swimming holes flow with summer's warm waters, Jen will be there. Just look and you will see her.
Arrangements are in care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, Burlington, VT. To send online condolences to her family please visit.
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Serenity Ashman
May 31, 2023
I miss Jennifer Nesson so much
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Serenity Lin Ashman
May 17, 2023
Jennifer Nesson is loving, kind, amazing ,beautiful, She was my 1st grade teacher.
Serenity Ashman
May 6, 2023
Every time i see you or hear your name i cry because i miss you too much.
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