Jean Begley Obituary

BEGLEY, Jean (Folk) Age 74, of Sherborn, was called safely home after a brief illness Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 from her home. Wife of the late Arthur Patrick Begley Jr. who died in 1993. Born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Francis S. and Jean (Henderson) Folk. Mother of Linda B. Cooper of Shanghai, China, Arthur P. Begley III of Charlotte, NC and Jeffrey F. Begley and his wife Bernice of Palmer, MA. Grandmother of Timothy, Elizabeth, Abigail, Zachary, Rachel, Jacob, Hannah Begley, Christopher, Brett and Nathaniel Cooper. Great grandmother of Matthew and Sofia Cooper. Sister of Marie Mostaccio, Susan DeForrest, Steven Folk and the late Frances "Sissy" Smith. She also leaves her close friend, Gene McPherson of Sherborn. Funeral service Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 9 AM at the Norton Funeral Home (www. nortonfuneralhome.com) 53 Beech St. (corner of Union Ave.), FRAMINGHAM. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sherborn. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Friday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St. , Framingham, MA 01702. She was a Certified Financial Planner, held a life insurance license and was series 7 certified. Jean along with her late husband Arthur co-owned O'Brien Tax Service in Natick for many years. Member of Medfield First Baptist Church and active with the Sudbury Senior Center, where she enjoyed dancing.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Begley

12 Entries

Patty Rich

October 24, 2008

Dear Linda, Artie, Jeff and Families,
All of your family in New Jersey were very much saddened at the news of your mother's passing. She was such a sweet person. It a shame that over the years we haven't been able to see it other as we did when we were young either in Rancocas or Brigantine. They were the good old days with the Begleys and Gram. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Patty & Jack

Mary Kowalski

October 13, 2008

Dear Jeff, Bernice and family,

We were saddened to learn of Jean's passing and wish you comfort and peace. Jean's love lives on in the lives she touched.

Love and prayers,
The Kowalski family

Susan Rich

October 3, 2008

Dear Linda, Artie, Jeff and Bernice,
I was so sad to hear that your Mom, my Aunt Jeannie passed. She was such a beautiful, nice women, always smiling. She always mentioned in Christmas cards how she enjoyed seeing my sons, through pictures, grow during the years. I have some nice memories of our families getting together in Brigantine over the summers with the Lambs. I'm sorry I couldn't come to the services to pay my respects to such a lovely women.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Your Cousin,
Susan

Arthur Begley, III

September 28, 2008

Giving Thanks...
The passing of my mother Jean was a shocking and painful event for all members of my family and left a huge void. Our family will never be the same. Jean was the focal point in all family doings and her calming presence is already sorely missed. I am, however, consoled by the knowledge that my mother's life positively touched many people and made a difference. I want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to attend a service, send a comforting message, or said a Prayer in Jean's name.
It is customary for children to give eulogies in honor of their parents. At my mother's Memorial Service I attempted to give a good and fitting eulogy for my mother. I wanted to honor my mother while also allowing others to know her a bit better. I hoped to bring a few smiles to some faces during at this emotional event. But more importantly, I wanted to give my mother a fitting final gift, in saying Good-bye. I just wished I could have given more and shared more memories while honoring Jean's memory more fully. Most importantly, I wanted to publicly thank her for all she did for me.
Now, I want to take this opportunity to do what I wished I had done at Jean's Memorial Service.
Mom, Thanks for being you and thanks so much for giving me so much!

Lyrics from "Little Jeannie" (Elton John)

"You stepped into my life from a bad dream, making my life that I had seem suddenly shiny and new"

Marguerite Urgotis

September 25, 2008

Jean was a great addition to the Senior Strutters. We'll miss her sweet personality and tapping feet.

Carol Kelley

September 25, 2008

I am deeply saddened to hear of Jean's passing. She was my tax accountant for the past 25 years, and although I only saw her a few times each year, we were like old friends - laughing and sharing stories about our families whenever we met. I will miss her terribly.

With my deepest sympathy,

Lynn Lane

September 25, 2008

Linda and Nate and all,
Jean was always a joy to be around and her youthful spirit an inspiration. As we have welcomed Nate into our family, we also have had the pleasure to get to know his. I will always be grateful for her kindess and generosity for Michael and me both.
My prayers of comfort are with you all. Lynn (Mimi)

Steve Harpell

September 25, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Debby Mullan

September 25, 2008

To Bernice, Jeff and all of Jean's family:

We were very saddened to hear of Jean's passing this week. My family has been going to Jean for financial advice and tax return service for over 30 years, and we thought of her as a friend. She was a wonderful financial angel to my parents ( Anna and Kenneth Bixby). I always looked forward to my annual visit from New Hampshire to visit Jean during tax season.
Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tom, Debby and Andrew Mullan

Terrill Byrne

September 25, 2008

Dear Jeff, Bernice, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a wonderful woman; not only a learned financial planner, but a wonderful friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the Begley/Cooper Families.
Sincerely,
Terrill Bixby Byrne
Client

Libby Family

September 25, 2008

Jean was one of the best friends our mother ever had. She was beautiful, kind, honest, and fun to be with. It was an honor to be a part of her life. She will be truly missed! Our love to her family...

Cathy Geckle

September 25, 2008

Hi Aunt Jeannie,

Words escape me. I'm glad that we were able to talk on the phone last week for a short time, and I was able to bring you a "special" gift from Atlanta. Thank you again for introducing me to a wonderful teacher.
You are in my thoughts and prayes.
Love,
Cathy Geckle

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