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Jean Hebden Obituary
Jean was born in Little Compton, R.I., to the late Francis Alden Pettengill & Sadie Etta (Hart).
Jean was an accomplished pianist who shared her talents with the John Wesley United Methodist Church, local nursing homes, schools, musical productions and various singing groups.
Jean was a member and trustee of the John Wesley United Methodist Church, The Falmouth Women's Club and Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary where Jean was recently honored as a longtime volunteer.
Jean enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, singing in the John Wesley United Methodist Church Choir and the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle Choir, volunteering, and spending time in her summer home on Martha's Vineyard. Jean also loved being with friends and family.
Jean is survived by three children: Joan H. Fortier of Somerset, MA, Gail A. Roberts of E. Falmouth, and Robert E. Hebden of Mashpee; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, two sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., Falmouth center.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, at 10 a.m., at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford St., Falmouth; followed by an interment at Beech Grove Cemetery in Westport, MA.
Donations may be made in Jean's name to the Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary c/o Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation for Falmouth Hospital, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601; or Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 1176, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
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Trudy Whalon
October 28, 2008
I will never forget as a child my summer vacations at Jeans house. It was the highlight of my summers. I will miss you very much Jean. My prayers are with the family. Love, Trudy
Jill Fehr
October 28, 2008
Words cannot describe how much I will miss you. I will never forget all the wonderful times we had growing up and the love you gave to me. I will never forget the clam bakes and the wonderful reunions. The walks on the beach listening to you play the piano and letting us sleep outside on the porch! You made a difference in my life and I will never forget you. Your family is very lucky and I wish them all the best. They are very lucky to have had such a wonderful mother. My heart goes out to Joanie, Gail and Bobby. All my love Jean, Jill
Jean Amory
October 28, 2008
Aunt Jean,
I will miss you terribly, my life will never be the same without you. The memories of summers here on the Cape with you will be with me forever. Love you forever, Jeannie
Ernest Tripp
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Jean's family. I have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Jean since we were youngsters, and looked forward each year to our annual exchange of Christmas greetings to bring each other up to date on "things". I have always valued Jean as a true friend, and her passing leaves an un-fillable void in my heart.
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