Norene C. (Kikendall) Schipani, 63, of Norfolk, died peacefully December 2 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She as the beloved wife of Donald W. Schipani.
She was born in Liberty, New York, March 27, 1952, the daughter of the late Ernest and Irene (McCrae) Kikendall.
Norene was altruistically dedicated to service of those around her in every way. A loving mother and homemaker, Norene took pride in caring for her family. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, and documenting each moment with photos. A true animal lover, she adored raising four sprightly Cocker Spaniels.
In addition to her husband of 37 years, she is survived by her son, Joseph Schipani and his wife Katharine of Jamaica Plain, her granddaughter, Aria Schipani of Jamaica Plain and her brothers Paul and Ernest Kikendall of New York.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, December 7 from the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, Church Square, Franklin at 10:00.
Burial will be in Norfolk Cemetery.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her honor to the MSPCA. http://support.mspca.org/goto/norenesgift