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1927
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2014
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Jean Simonelli Obituary
EAST BROOKFIELD - Jean Raycroft (Cahill) Simonelli, 86, died February 4th, 2014. She was comforted by the presence of her loving family at the time of her passing. She is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Leonard Simonelli and their three beloved children: Kathleen Simonelli of Worcester, Cara (Simonelli) Johnson and her husband David of Northborough, Michael Simonelli and his wife Colleen (Coleman) Simonelli of Shrewsbury. She is predeceased by her eldest child David Simonelli and brother William Cahill. She was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren: David and Anthony Consiglio of Worcester, Kylie and Taylor Johnson of Northborough, Michael and Gianna Simonelli of Sutton/Shrewsbury and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was born in Southbridge, MA June 13, 1927 daughter of the late William and Kathleen (Donovan) Cahill. Jean graduated from Mary E. Wells H.S. in Southbridge, MA class of 1945 and went on to graduate from the Boston School of Dental Nursing. Married sixty one years, she met and married her husband Leonard in 1953. After marriage Jean focused her energy on being a devoted wife, a vital member of the community and loving mother of four children. Jean was a member of Harrington Hospital Auxiliary of Southbridge, was a fund trustee of David Prouty H.S. Scholarship fund, member of Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Civic Sorority. Jean also taught Christian Doctrine for a number of years at St. John the Baptist Church in East Brookfield.
Jean will always be remembered for her love of entertaining family and friends, reading, and dancing with her partner of 61 years. She especially enjoyed her time spent on Cape Cod over her entire life time and more recently time spent in Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and good friend to many. Jean will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
The funeral will be held, Tuesday, Feb. 11 from J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 11:00AM in St. John the Baptist Church, North Brookfield Road, East Brookfield. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield. Calling hours are Monday, Feb. 10 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Summit Elder Care of Charlton, MA or the Alzheimer's Association 480 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA. The family would also like to thank all of the staff, nurses, and doctors of Summit Elder Care and Southbridge Rehab. for their support and care over the last few years. The family would also like to specially thank Blanca Galvez for her devoted service to our mother.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Simonelli
16 Entries
February 16, 2014
With sympathy.
DPHS Class of 1983
Raymond Coleman
February 10, 2014
Rest in Peace Jean
Gina Simonelli
February 10, 2014
Uncle Leo, Kathy, Cara, and Michael,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jean was always a special person to me growing up.
She was a strong person, and I always embraced her boldness and straight forwardness. She will be missed.
Lots of love, Gina
Joan Farnoli Little
February 9, 2014
My sympathy to the Simonelli family.
April Gareau
February 9, 2014
Leo & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jean was an amazing woman that lived a beautiful full life with a wonderful family surrounding her. She was truly blessed. May all your memories fill you with love an comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 8, 2014
Michael,Kathy, and Cara
Your Mom was a special person in our life. There are so many memories of all of us especially at the Cape. Those are in my heart. She will always be with you in mind and soul.
Love and prayers to all.
Paula and Bob
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Hoffman
February 8, 2014
Dear Leo our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family on the loss of a kind and gentle woman. May you find comfort in the faith and may Jean Rest in Peace.
Cheryl Passy
February 8, 2014
To Leo and Family,
I am very sorry to read of Jean's passing. I am thankful to have met such a wonderful, graceful woman and her family.
Roxanne Prefontaine
February 8, 2014
Dr. Simonelli,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jean and Norman Lussier
February 7, 2014
Dear Leo and family. So sorry to hear of Mom's passing. I will remember always the long walks with Maureen and Jean, the Halloween parties, our Florida fun times, and the night we came to dinner and Jean dropped my fruit all over the kitchen floor. We put it back in the dish and served it. No one was suppose to know. We had so much fun back them . She was a good mother and wife.
Donna Higgins
February 7, 2014
I will never forget the great times we shared with Jean. She was an amazing woman and could dance like no other! The unconditional love and support of a mother can never be replaced, but I hope you all find strength in the love of
family, friends, and all the wonderful memories.
Kylie Johnson
February 7, 2014
My gram taught me to always be brave and bold. She loved her grandchildren wholeheartedly and we are blessed to have had her as someone to look up to. I will miss her elegance, love, Irish pride and poise. Love you Grammy, forever and always.
Michael Simonelli
February 7, 2014
Bye Mom, you will be missed.
Love Always, Michael
Mike and Nancy Fors
February 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss - I had the pleasure of being in Jean's company many times and remember her laughter. I loved watching Leo and Jean dancing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Simonelli
February 7, 2014
Jean was a beautiful woman with great spunk, wit, and pride in her family and her Irish heritage. It was a pleasure to know her and an honor to be part of her family. "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand."
Gail Scearbo
February 7, 2014
Mike & family so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always a role model to me of what a devoted mother should be. I am glad that her suffering is over and I wish you all peace as you remember her long life and wonderful legacy.
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