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Jean Cummings Obituary

CUMMINGS, Jean M. (Sheehan) 45, of Hanson, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 in the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston,after a long struggle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was born in Boston on March 18, 1963, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Farrell) Sheehan. She was raised in Dorchester and moved at an early age to Randolph, where she was a 1981 Graduate of Randolph High School. Mrs. Cummings spent the early part of her career working in the Stop & Shop offices, but decided to leave to pursue her true passion, which was Nursing. Jean graduated as a RN from Quincy College in 2004 and was employed as a Nurse at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. She was extremely proud of being a nurse and she was an exceptional one at that. She is survived by her loving husband, John J. Cummings, 3 aunts, Jean Krous of Pembroke, Catherine Thomas of North Reading and Theresa Henton of Blue Springs, MO and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday at 10 AM in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1 Maquan St., Rte.14 in Hanson. Interment will be in Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St., at the corner of Rte.14 & 58 in HANSON on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. For directions and guest book, visit: SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897
Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 3, 2008.

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Cynthia Jokinen

September 6, 2008

I had a best friend who had breast cancer. I hope she was not in a whole lot of pain. My deepest sympathy o all who loved and knew they wonderful lay, who became a nurse. It takes very special person to be a nurse. Cindy J

frank durante

September 4, 2008

john that really sucks it seems like it happens to the nicest and kindest people, she will be remembered always.

Sally Holmes

September 4, 2008

Dear John
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Jean. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

terry henton

September 4, 2008

John, You helped and encouraged Jean to realize her dream of becoming a nurse. God bless you for your love and support. Aunt Ter

Bill Rollock

September 4, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Costa

September 3, 2008

Dear John,
Please accept my deepest sympathies, I wish I had the right words to comfort you. Jeannie was such an exceptional, beautiful person both inside and out, and I will always remember her dazzling smile and fabulous sense of style. She was loved by many. My thoughts are with you John and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

sally cook

September 3, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Beth Romano

September 3, 2008

My Deepest Condolences to you,
Jean Krous and your family.
May God bless you all..........

carol tucker

September 3, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Susan, Jordan Hospital

September 3, 2008

Jean is such a quality person and she will never die in our hearts.

Debbie Yanoolis(Spink)

September 3, 2008

John, Jeannie was such a wonderful person and I will never forget her laugh or smile. You could always hear her, Margaret and Ronnie laughing everytime you walked by the customer service area at Stop and Shop. Jeannie was one in a million and she will be missed. My thougthts and prayers are with you.

Lisa and JP Rabideau

September 3, 2008

John, I cannot express how saddened I am for your loss. She was an amazing woman and I feel blessed to have known her and have such great memories of her. I hope you find comfort in your memories of her. Please let JP and I know if there is anything we can do for you.

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