Jeanne Marie Christopher Dangle, 59, of Baldwinsville passed away peacefully Friday, August 29, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born in Lock Haven, PA, the daughter of Gerard C. and Mary Ann Christopher and was a graduate of Portville High School, Lock Haven University of PA and St. Bonaventure University. Jeanne retired this year as Superintendent of the Baldwinsville Central School District after 11 years of service. She was a life-long educator and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband John M. Braisington; her children, Gina (Monty) Shields, Tara (Joe) Doty and Brett (Candice) Dangle; 5 grandchildren; her siblings, Cyndy Christopher, Gerry (Armonda) Christopher, Cheryl (Geoff) Jones and Greg (Angie) Christopher; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 Route 31, Baldwinsville. A calling hour for friends and family will take place at 10:00am in the church prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Regional Oncology Center, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210.

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A Tribute to Jeanne

August 6, 1955 ~ August 29, 2014

As a leader, whether the decision was made in a public forum or in the privacy of those closest to her, the questions were the same. Is it ethical? Was the process followed? Was it in the best interest of the Kids?

As a friend, it was the closeness she cherished with those whose company she could share a drink, a private conversation, many of her favored activities, all while being herself!

As a daughter and sibling, it was the fond and loving memories of her parents and childhood, the on-going love and respect for her brothers and sisters.

As a mother and grandmother, it was the joy she felt in raising her two daughters and one son and the pride she had in the adults they became, the love she had for them and her grandchildren was a light in her life.

As a cousin, niece, an aunt, it was the closeness, comfort, companionship, and love of her extended family.

And as a wife, it was being a confidant for the daily issues faced, a best friend whose company cannot be replaced, and the one true love for which the journey has only just started to begin...