Jean Maude Niles

Jean M. Niles, 91, of Carson, passed away at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa on January 23, 2014. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Schuylverville, New York.

Jean Maude Niles, one of four children of Joseph Louis and Louretta Yard (West) Patnaude, was born on October 28, 1922 in Ashbury Park, New Jersey. She graduated in 1940 from high school located in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Jean and Harold Chester Niles were married in 1945 in New York State. They were blessed with four sons, Robert, Thomas, James, and Eugene.

Jean worked as a cook in the public school system. In the 1970's, they moved to live in Carson, Iowa where Harold was employed as a semi driver.

Harold passed away on June 5, 1993 and Jean continued to make her home in Carson. Through the years, she enjoyed collecting antiques, had quite a doll collection, and enjoyed visiting with her family and friends.

Jean passed away on January 23, 2014 at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 25 days. In addition to her beloved husband Harold, she was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Edward Joseph Patnaude and Robert West Patnaude.

Jean is survived by her sons; twin sister Ruth Idalia Haley of Saratoga Springs, NY; fifteen nieces and nephews; and her friends.