Jean Talbot

Professionally, Jean entered the workforce as a clerical employee at Western Electric in Newark. She retired from IBM in Cranford in 1990. Over her 39-year career with IBM, Jean rose from stenographer to Manager of Administrative Services.

An avid golfer, Jean also traveled widely in retirement. Accompanied by her sister, Elaine, Jean enjoyed trips to locations that included the British Isles, France and Germany. She also enjoyed travel in the United States, including trips to California and Alaska and a riverboat tour of the Mississippi. Closer to home, Jean especially liked to spend time at the Jersey shore, where she had a house in Barnegat Light for many years.

Jean had a wide range of charitable interests. These included support for her church, veterans' organizations and healthcare institutions. She was also very interested in animal welfare.

A loving daughter and sister, Jean was predeceased by her parents and her sister Elaine. She will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit the McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and St. Michael's Catholic Church, 52 Smith St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201 at 11:30 AM followed by interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery., 220 Mt Olivet Ave., Newark, NJ 07114.