Jean Hennequin

DUDLEY – Jean A. (Dykstra) Hennequin, 84, of Sunrise Shore East, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 7, 2026. She is survived by her three children; Lynn A. Benoit and her husband Scott of Dudley, Greg A. Hennequin and his wife Allison of Dudley, and Cheri A. Van Gervan of Oxford; a sister, Karen Fekette of South Carolina; three brothers, Kenneth Dykstra and his wife Gladys of West Milford, NJ, James Dykstra of West Milford, NJ, and Kevin Dykstra and his wife Holly of West Milford, NJ; six grandchildren, Brittany, Victoria, Bryan, Hadley, Allison, and Gavin; a great-granddaughter, McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Gerald A. Hennequin who died in 2022; her daughter, Lori A. Hennequin, who died in 2018; her son, Robert Hennequin who died in 1997; and her granddaughter, Sarah Benoit, who died in 2003.

Mrs. Hennequin was born in Paterson, New Jersey, daughter to the late Henry and Wilhemina (van Der Slys) Dykstra, and graduated from West Milford High School in 1960. She worked for the Oxford Public School System for over 20 years as a paraprofessional, a job she took great pride in.

Jean had many hobbies throughout her life, including fishing, watching horse racing, quilting, and making ceramics, which led to her opening her own business, Ceramics by Jean. She was an avid NASCAR fan, but most of all, she loved her dogs, especially Murphy.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oxford. Burial will follow at Waldron Cemetery in Dudley. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Notre Dame Hospice, Attn: Development Office; Notre Dame Health Care Center; 555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605.