Richard F. Jenney, a resident of Lynnfield for 3 years, formerly a resident of Reading for 23 years, passed away on July 25, 2017. He was 86 years of age. Richard was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on October 27, 1930, the son of Melvin R. and Ann (D'Orsay) Jenney.

Richard received both his B.S. and Masters in Electrical Engineering from M.I.T. He worked as a software engineer for Draper Labs in Cambridge for over 30 years retiring in 2002. Richard loved to work on his computer. He loved to travel and he will be remembered as being laid back and having a great sense of humor. Richard was the cherished husband of Nancy (Kitchenman) Jenney. Devoted father of Scott Jenney of Austin, TX, Susan Jenney and David Jenney both of Laurel, MD, and Eric Jenney of Denver, CO. Cherished brother of Robert Jenney of Wakefield and Louise Rouvalis of Topsfield. Loving grandfather of Krista, Eric, and Kurt Jenney and loving great grandfather of Allesandro Jenney.

Visiting hours will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), Reading on Monday, July 31 from 9:00-11:00AM followed by a graveside service at Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the Alzheimer's Assoc. MA/NH Chapter 309 Waverly Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.