Stebbins, Jeannette (Trowbridge) of Hadley passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family. Jeannette was born October 25, 1955 in Hingham, MA, where she grew up and went to school.

Jeannette met Bruce Stebbins in 1973 while attending American International College in Springfield, MA. As a friend who was with them on their first double-date recently said, it was “clear that it might be a long term thing.” They married in 1977 and went on to raise two sons, Matthew and Owen.

Jeannette earned a degree in Environmental Science from The University of New Hampshire and began her career working at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. She later attended Vermont College and received an Associate Degree in Nursing.  As a Registered Nurse, she devoted much of her career to caring for others.

Jeannette was an active and devoted member of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, where she chaired the Pastoral Care Commission, giving much of her time to the service of others. She marveled at the miracles of the natural world, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed observing wildlife in her yard and at the family camp in Maine. Jeannette also enjoyed keeping fit – walking and weight training, and regularly offering to arm wrestle her sons (and giving them a run for their money). She was a masterful cook and took great pleasure in making and sharing delicious food. Her family has many fond memories of listening to music, telling stories, and playing board games with her.

Jeannette was the daughter of the late Newton C. Trowbridge and the late Gloria D. (Milch) Trowbridge. She was predeceased by her brother, Winthrop N. Trowbridge and her sister-in-law Martha Stebbins Burnham of Kingston, NH. 

Jeannette is survived by her husband, Bruce H. Stebbins of Hadley, MA, her children Matthew E. Stebbins and his partner Rikki Tracy of Malden, MA and Owen C. Stebbins and his partner Pooja Naik of Hillsboro, OR, her siblings Gloria T. Gammons of Cataumet, MA, Wendy C. Olsson of Wallasey, Wirral, England, Leslie T. Yeadon of Malvern, PA, Eliot D. Trowbridge of Hingham, and Newton C. Trowbridge, Jr. of Attleboro. Also her siblings-in-law Emily and Richard Carbonetti of Albany, VT and Steven Burnham of Kingston, NH. She will also be missed by her extended family including her beloved nieces and nephews.

No services will be held at this time. Her family intends to celebrate her life with a memorial service once it is safe to gather. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Dakin Humane Society (dakinhumane.org/tribute-donation.html).