Jeannette Lillian Masty

May 8, 1927 - August 9, 2016

NORWAY- Jeannette L. Masty age 89 of Norway, died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, WI. She was born May 8, 1927 in Norway, the daughter of the late Edward and Bernadette (Gagnier) Marcell. Jeannette graduated from Norway High School in 1945 and went on to receive her registered nursing degree from St. Mary’s Nursing School in Rochester, MN in 1948. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Cardinal Stritch University in 1980 and retired from Cardinal Stritch University in 1989 as the campus health nurse. Jeannette married Michael Masty on October 1, 1949 in St. Mary’s Church in Norway. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2006. Mike and Jeannette lived in Milwaukee for 36 years where they owned their own business, Shoreline Opticians in Milwaukee; they retired in 1989 and moved to Hamilton Lakes. She was a member of St. Barbara's Church, Oak Crest Golf Course, taught quilting classes through community schools for many years and enjoyed playing bridge with her card club friends. Jeannette is survived by her daughters Mary (Victor) Vasquez-Masty of Boca Raton, FL, Maureen Masty of Grafton, WI, Monica (Robert) Goodreau of Kingsford and Megan (Steve) Beine of Slinger, WI; grandchildren Kathryn, and Edward Goodreau and Danielle and Andrew Beine; sister Helen Roach of Florence, WI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Carol Bilski. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, August 17 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Carmelite Sisters.