Teresa A. (Cogliano) Jenks a resident of Reading for 50 years, formerly of Charlestown and Chelsea, died at her home on September 12, 2016 with her family by her side. Teresa was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 10, 1938 the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Rooney) Cogliano. She grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Chelsea High School.
She was the beloved wife of Bernard J. "John" Jenks. Devoted mother of Cherylann (Landis) Carney and her husband Kevin; Linda M. (Landis) Harris and her husband Richard all of North Reading; Pam Jenks and her husband Chris Tello and John B. Jenks and his wife Pamela all of Reading. Cherished sister of Francis P. Mahoney of Reading. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew, Samantha, Michael, Cory, Kristina, Julia and Allie and loving great grandmother of Nicholas, Jr and Lexie. She also leaves her trusted companion, Patches. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, September 18 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading at 2:00pm. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service fron12:00-2:00pm In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Teresa's memory to All Care Hospice 210 Market St. Lynn, MA 01901. For directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com