Schenectady, NY - Surrounded by her family and friends, Jennifer Gutchell died peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, March 27, 2016, from complications of pneumonia.

Jennifer was born in Albany, NY in 1967. She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Hartwick College, and SUNY Albany.  She was a Social Worker at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in the Home and Community Based Primary Care Program. She valued her work there with the veterans she served, whom she held in fond esteem and high regard.

Jennifer is survived by a bountiful circle of family, friends and colleagues. She touched the lives of many people. We will timelessly remember her beauty, generosity, love, humor, strength and wisdom.  She embodied justice and advocacy. She gave many kindnesses to her world.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Friday, April 1, 2016 at Burke & Sons Funeral Home annex, located at 624 North Broadway at the corner of Rock Street with on-site parking available.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com