Ann P. James

Ann P. (Jacques) James, 77, of South Abington Twp. died Friday afternoon at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Her beloved husband of 35 years is David W. James.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nan McDonough Morrison. She graduated from St. Rose High School in Carbondale and received her bachelor's and master's degrees in special education from Marywood College and University. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church as well as the Pennsylvania State Education Association. She began her teaching career in Forest City and continued after moving to Massachusetts in schools in Milford, at St. Mary's grade school and at Millis High School. After moving back to Pennsylvania, she taught at and retired from Lordesmont High School. To her there was always something to be learned and always a teachable moment. Above all, her family was the most important aspect in her life. She enjoyed traveling the globe with her husband and spending time on warm sunny beaches at the ocean. Ann enjoyed cooking and holiday entertaining for her family and friends, practicing her Catholic faith and reading a good novel. She loved history, and most important her family's history and Irish heritage.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Sheela Prahalad, the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Monsignor Joseph Quinn and the Most Rev. Bishop James Timlin, and her family's many friends who helped and supported her throughout life.

Also surviving are three children, daughter, Deb James and her husband, Kevin Peace; step-grandchildren, Amber and Justin Peace, Houston, Texas; a son, M. Jeffrey Jacques, Clarks Summit; and daughter, Kimberly Jacques, Clarks Summit; sister, Maureen Clift and her husband, James, Hawley; a niece, Heather Frigoletto and husband, Gregory; grandnieces, Olivia and Isabella Frigoletto; as well as her beloved cousins and extended family throughout the area.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, to be celebrated by Monsignor Joseph Quinn. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family. All those attending Mass are asked to proceed directly to church.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to the following places most special to Ann, Our Lady of the Snows Parish, St. Ann's Basilica, or St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen.