Jacqueline Lenda

Jacqueline Scott Lenda (Hyer), age 88, of Wayne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Jacqueline was born in Glen Ridge in 1932 and was the only child to Jackson and Carol Hyer. While growing up, her family moved to Roseland where she attended Grover Cleveland High School and graduated in the class of 1950. This is where Jackie met the love of her life, Alfred Lenda. Following her graduation, Jackie found work quickly at a local bank, eventually working her way up to Manager at a bank in Northern NJ. Shortly thereafter Jackie and Alfred decided to get married. The couple eventually moved to Fort Hood Texas for a time while Alfred was serving with the United States Army. Following Alfred’s honorable discharge in 1953, the couple moved back to New Jersey and settled in the town of Wayne. Al and Jackie called Wayne their home for the rest of their lives together.

Tragedy struck Jackie in the middle of her life when she suffered a debilitating stroke, rendering her permanently disabled. However, Jackie’s robust will and positive attitude gave her the strength to continue. Although she never returned to the workplace, she became an avid gardener. Jackie spent endless hours and days planting flowers all around her home. The couple’s front and back yards could pass for botanical gardens. Jackie was also a wonderfully generous person and loved animals, donating regularly to the ASPCA. Jackie and Alfred cherished over sixty years of loving and loyal marriage together until Alfred’s passing in December of 2014.

Jackie was a warmhearted person, always generous and willing to help anyone in any way she could. She was witty and funny, yet she was strong willed and the kind of person who would let you know exactly how she felt. Jackie was a very special person who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Jacqueline was predeceased by her husband Alfred Lenda in 2014, and by her parents; Jackson and Carol Hyer.

Those wishing to make a gesture of sympathy are asked to consider donations in Jacqueline’s name to ASPCA 424 East 92nd St, New York, NY 10128-*6804, https://www.aspca.org