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Jean D'Ambra Obituary
She leaves a daughter, Jeannette L. Dakin and her husband Steve of Worcester; two sons, Raymond R. D'Ambra of East Brookfield and Shawn M. D'Ambra of Spencer; her parents, Charles W. and Claire E. (Desy) Walsh of Worcester; a brother, Charles W. Walsh, Jr. of Brookfield; five sisters, Cindy Bernard and Cathy Musiello, both of Sterling, Carol Bottcher of Dudley, Jean's twin sister, Jane Hippert of Worcester, and Jody Dalpe of Arizona; four grandchildren, Brittany Walsh, Gabrielle Dakin, Lydia Dakin, and Anthony Gabrilla; her former husband, Raymond R. D'Ambra of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, John Walsh, predeceased her.
Jean was born in Worcester, lived in California for several years, then returned to Worcester where she lived until moving to Spencer about 10 years ago. She was a volunteer worker at the Greendale YMCA for several years and enjoyed visiting Foxwoods.
A CALLING HOUR will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester, immediately followed by a FUNERAL SERVICE at 7 P.M., in the funeral home. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. Directions and condolence book available at
www.kellyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael Ferrala
July 3, 2024
Shawn and Ray Ray!!
I love u guys...
Leslie, Paula & Madeleine Desy
July 9, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Brendan McCarthy
July 9, 2008
My deepest condoences to Shawn and family. Shawn I know how you feel right now and what your going through hurts, but try to remember your mother and all the good times you shared. Celebrate her life and the new life that you and Megan anre bringing in to the world.
Patti & Al D'Ambra
July 8, 2008
Raymond and Shawn,
We are very sorry to hear about your Mom's death, we know how much she meant to you. Always keep the good times and memories close to your heart, she loved you boys very much, always remember that.
Please know that we are hear for you both, we love you guys.
Aunt Patti and Uncle Al
matthew pina
July 8, 2008
Jean, was a fun and loving woman,who everyone called ma. we are going to miss her and she will be in our hearts. see you soon MA
Steve Gannon
July 8, 2008
Ray, sorry for your loss.
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