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JEAN CURTIN Obituary

CURTIN, Jean M. (Chromey) Of Somerville and Medford, passed into eternal life on February 26, 2021. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Mickey Curtin. Cherished and devoted mother of Patricia Courtney of Somerville, Maureen Amaral of Stoneham, and Michael Curtin of Medford. Loving grandmother to Lindsay Hart, Richard Courtney, and Olivia Amaral; great-grandmother to Braedyn, Maverick and Harley. Dear sister of Patricia Torto. Jean was born in Duryea, PA and moved to Somerville as a young girl. This was where she met her husband, raised her family, and lived for most of her life. She worked for many years as a teaching assistant, helping countless elementary school children to read, a role that combined her love of children with a passion for books and knowledge. However, her most treasured role was taking care of her family. Jean will be remembered for her quiet strength, wisdom, grace, and sassy wit and she will be forever missed by her grateful and loving family and friends. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, Friday, March 5th at 10:00AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Ann Church at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend, All those attending the Funeral Mass please register online at www.stsmartinparish.org/register-event Calling Hours Thursday 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, interior capacity of the funeral home is limited to 25 people at any given time. We respectfully ask you to please pay your respects and then exit to allow others to do the same. Face masks and social distancing protocols are required for all services. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org To leave a message on the online guestbook, please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com George L. Doherty Funeral Service Somerville, MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2021.

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Eileen Capone

March 4, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lindsay and family during these hard times ahead. Jean is peacefully and lovingly in the Lords Arms & (Mick). Eileen Capone & Al Johnson

Joana Rengstorf

March 4, 2021

My heart is with you all. May you find comfort in the love she had for all of you.

Lenny Snow

March 3, 2021

Patty, Maureen and Michael,
Lenny and I send our condolences to you and all your family members. Unfortunately we can't be there in person but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Lenny and Patricia Snow

Holly and Raymond Dooley

March 3, 2021

Holly and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time.

Kathleen Carey

March 3, 2021

What a loss, she is with Mickey now. So sorry for your loss, Michael, Patty Lindsay and the rest of the family. She was as devoted as her husband. Rest in Peace.

Mary Courtney weeks

March 3, 2021

Dear Patti Richard and Lindsay. I'm so sorry to hear that your mother passed. From my own experience this situation and the grief is extreme. Don't be afraid and cry alone. It gets better with time. Patti you and your family are loved.

David Arthurs

March 2, 2021

Sorry for your loss, Patty, Maureen and Michael,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thoughts and Prayers!

William Courtney

March 2, 2021

So sorry for your loss Patti and family. Thinking of you. Billy, Lisa, Liam and Cailyn Courtney

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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5

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Mar

5

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Ann Church

MA

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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