Jennifer J. Hart, 48, of Hopkinton died peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 31st after a brief, but courageous battle with brain cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Patricia (DeCoff) Hart and the late Donald Hart Sr. of Hopkinton. Jen was a graduate of Hopkinton High School Class of 1984 and worked as a mortgage underwriter for Gateway Funding of Franklin. Jen was a free spirit who enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her family and friends unconditionally. She enjoyed golfing, good times with friends, and lazy days by her sisters pool and at the ocean. In addition to her mother, Jen leaves her siblings Dawn Ann Elder and her husband Paul of Hopkinton, Donald Hart Jr. and his wife Isabel of Hopkinton, Kathy Williamson and her husband Steve of Hopkinton, Karen Ward of Framingham, and Jim Hart and his wife Vicky of Hopkinton. Jen had 14 nieces and nephews whom she loved fiercely and spoiled often, and was also a grand aunt of 7. She was a devoted and doting mother to her beloved puggle, Rodney. Jens passing leaves a hole in the hearts of the people who loved her. That hole will be filled with many wonderful memories. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church St. Hopkinton with burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berkowitz and Knott Fund for Brain Tumor Research, MGH, 100 Charles River Plaza, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114-2792. www.mataresefuneral.com
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Ducky & Isabel, Kathy & Steve and family...Dayle & I and my brother Steven send our condolences. Our prayers are with you all.
Jeffrey Doherty
November 6, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Jen. Our prayers are with the Hart family.
Rob and Sheryl Wright
Sheryl Wright
November 5, 2014
Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. Jen will never be forgotten. Our hearts are with all of the Hart family.
Love Lori and Michael Hamilton.
November 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hart family.
Rob and Kris Durocher
November 4, 2014
My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time. Just know that Jen will never leave you - her spirit will always be present. With my love to all, Clare
Clare Lynch
November 3, 2014
Phil and I are heartbroken to hear of Jen's sudden passing. She was a great friend and we hold so many fond memories of her. I especially feel so blessed that I was able to grow up with Jen and share life with her for so many years. She will truly be missed. Phil and Jody Schiloski
November 3, 2014
Jen was one of a kind! Never forgotten and I will miss her everyday. Thinking of the Hart family and sending my love.
Lisa Martin
November 3, 2014
I am so truly sorry to learn of Jen's passing. It is so difficult to believe one of the little girls with whom I grew up on Chamberlain Street is gone. She was true kindness and warmth and I send prayers to you all.
Helen Morey
November 3, 2014
Kathy, Steve, Michelle & Stevie, and the entire Hart Family
It is with heavy hearts that we say our goodbye's to Jen. She was a fun soul who loved her family and friends fiercly. Her time came much too quickly for such a young age. May your lifetime of memories help you thru this most difficult time.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
May Jen now rest in peace, free from pain. She will be a force to be reckoned with as she watches over all she loved. Gone but not forgotten.
Love to you all,
Kathy & Joe
November 3, 2014
We are so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved Jennifer. Sending our prayers to the whole family.
Joyce and Jim Bedford
November 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers with you all at this time and the months ahead. Sorry for the lost of your dear Jen.
With heartfelt condolences.
kayann saffa
November 3, 2014
I am truly sorry and saddened to hear of Jen's passing. Sending prayers to her family and loved ones.
Cathy Wiley-Berube
November 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Jen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hart family.
Brenda Morey
November 2, 2014
Our hearts are broken. So glad we got to see her in August when we made a trip back up North, and so grateful I got her speak with her and hear her infectious laugh just a week ago. She was the greatest friend anyone could ask for, and she'll be our best friend forever.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Hart family.
Karen & Tommy Ragonese
November 2, 2014
My heart goes out to you and yours, Jennifer will be sadly missed.
Karen Stickney-Krause
November 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jen's passing. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Lori McAuley Dameron
November 2, 2014
Tracey Allen
November 2, 2014
In our thoughts and prayers..
Mary & Tom Carver
November 2, 2014
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