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Jean Ball Obituary

QUINCY Jean Marie Nana Love (Pope) Ball of Quincy, October 22, 2008, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Ball passed away suddenly at the Quincy Medical Center. Born in the Hyde Park section of Boston. She was a graduate of North Quincy High School. A Life long resident of Quincy. She was a very active member of Union Congregational Church and a member of the Quincy Y.M.C.A. Jean served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Jean worked for the Quincy Public School System as a cafeteria worker for over 40 years and was still filling in when needed. Mrs. Ball was affectionately known as Nana Love by her family and students. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband the late Glen Dale Ball Sr., two sons the late James Jimbo Ball and Glen D. Ball Jr. She is survived by her beloved daughters Susan Peguero of Wollaston, Nancy Ball and her companion Paul Bennett of Wollaston and her son Gary Ball of Weymouth. Dear sister of Patricia Hutto of Gordon, TX. Devoted grandmother of Tracey Pyer, Carolyn Ball, Kahlil Parker, Pedro Peguero, Jessica Ball, Jacob Ball and the late Jennifer Ball. Great grandmother of Alexis, Christian and Genesis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held in the Union Congregational Church, 136 Rawson Road, Wollaston, on Tuesday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be held in the Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock St., QUINCY, on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Jeans memory to a charity of your choice. Visit www.mem.com for memorial.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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Joe Cahill

November 10, 2008

Gary, Nancy, and Susan,

Just received word this past weekend on the passing of your mother in late October. Please accept my sincere condolences. Your mother always put a smile on my face and I have alot of good memories of stopping by Hamilton St.

Michelle (Koberski) Kundzicz

November 2, 2008

Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know first hand hand how heavy your hearts are at this time. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Mary Prada

November 1, 2008

Jean was a friend of my mother's. She was very kind to my mom and to me. It's been many, many years, but she will be remembered fondly. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Susan Hurlebaus

October 30, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. We worked together for many years at No Quincy High School. She was a great lady and will be sadly missed.

Dianne (Hall) Cadogan

October 29, 2008

To the Ball Family, It's hard to believe that Jean is not here with us anymore. She always had a smile and a kind word whenever I saw her. I'm sorry I was unable to attend her services but I was there with you in spirit. We'll miss seeing her at Tuesday lunch. My best to you all, Dianne.

Chris Palma (Langille)

October 27, 2008

Nancy and family, thinking of you at this terribly sad time.

October 27, 2008

Jean was Loved by many especially the woodsies, we will miss you,,

Joanne Morrissey

October 27, 2008

Jean had retired when I came to Quincy Public Schools. But, you would never know it. When a cafeteria staff person was out, the schools always asked for Jean to fill in. She came in whenever she was needed and worked as hard as ever. Jean is very much missed by the QPS Food Service Department.

Debbie, Mal, Andrea, & Kay Point Webster Cafe Girls

October 27, 2008

To the Ball Family,

We worked with Jean when she substitued at Point-Webster Middle School in Quincy. Her warm smile would always brighted up our day. She was so proud of each and everyone of you and would keep us amused with loving memories for her family at break time. Jean never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She will always have a special place in our hearts. We here at Point share your grief.

Sincerely,

Powers Family

October 27, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Kerry Ryder

October 27, 2008

Jean was a most loving and sweet lady. She can visit with my mom now. The world will miss her smiling face...So sorry for your families loss...

Joe & Amy Zero

October 26, 2008

Nancy, Gary & Susan,
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful women. I know she will be greatly missed by all.

Mary Ellen Dastur

October 26, 2008

Jean was the heart of the holidays.
It's impossible to think of her without smiling or laughing. What a great gift she will continue to be to all of us. Although it will be very hard to think of a world without Jean, in many ways she will be only a memory away. Somehow, whenever we reminisce, she'll have us all laughing again. Thank you, Jean for the great gift you have been to us. It's great to have a friend in heaven.

October 26, 2008

Susan was so sorry to hear your Mom had passed away.

Dottie & Joe Shuman

Mike Casey

October 26, 2008

Mrs. Ball,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mary Ann King

October 25, 2008

I worked with Jean in Food services.
What a wonderful, special person she was, She never complained and always was willing to help out everyone else when her job was done. I am going to miss her sweet smile and her kind ways. She will truly be missed.

KATHLEEN LITIF

October 25, 2008

Gary, Nancy and Susan,
Gary, I knew you (and Jimbo) best and am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady, always giving to others and thinking of others. The world has lost a happy star. So sorry

Christine Pudder

October 25, 2008

I worked with Jean.....she was the sweetest woman I think I have ever met.....she also had a great sense of humor that kept me laughing....soon your tears will turn into precious and fond memories of her. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Margaret Munchbach

October 25, 2008

I worked with your mother for many years in the school and she was such a great lady would do anything for anyone she will be sadly missed by the people who kmew her my prayer are with you in this sad time god bless

Little Flo Mackie

October 24, 2008

We had more laughs Jean and I. She had a word for things she couldn't name or remember but I can't think of it.....I put it on a tshirt and she got the biggest laugh out of it..Wish Icould remember the word .It became one of our little jokes.
She had a heart of gold and I enjoyed every minute we worked together. She will be missed!

Bruce Miller

October 24, 2008

Condolences to all the family.
She was charming!

Joanna Little

October 24, 2008

Jean was a very, very special person. She was my first babysitter (with me as the baby) and my friend for as long as I can remember and a friend to almost everyone she met. I will miss her deeply as will many others. To Susan, Nancy and Gary, to quote your mother, "Have Faith".

Carolyn Ball

October 24, 2008

My Nana Love was the most incrediable woman anyone will ever meet in their life, for those of us who were blessed to have her as a part of our lives we should all consider ourselves very lucky people. I would not be the person I am today without her guidence and love throughout my life. I hope one day to be half the woman she was. Now she is looking down on us with the same love in her eyes. Say hi to my dad for me Nana. I will miss you everyday and love you always!

Carolyn

Lynne Gustafson

October 24, 2008

Mother Love will be missed by all. She was a very special part of my life, she is most of the reason I am who I am today and for that I could not have thanked her enough. Who could have asked for a better mother-in-law or Nana to my daughters.
Love Lynne

October 24, 2008

My cousin Jean was the dearest person in the world. Have lots of fond memories of our camping days with them. She will be missed dearly by all. Are prayers are with all the family.

Norman and Gail Pratt

Steve and Angeleque Little

October 24, 2008

Jean was one of the sweetest most caring people I have ever met. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you Susan, Nancy, and Gary. As your mother would always say, "take care."

Geana Little

October 24, 2008

I was fine until I got to this page. She was unique and irreplaceable. We'll all miss her greatly.

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