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JOSEPHINE PEARCE Obituary

PEARCE, Josephine E. "Josie" Of Harwich, formerly of Somerville, June 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Barney" Pearce. Cherished daughter of the late Helena J. (Noonan) and William P. Caples. Dear sister of Mary F. Caples and Ann J. Caples, both of Somerville and the late John P. and William T. Caples and Kathleen T. Anderson. Josie was a loving aunt to several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE on Tuesday, June 30th from 4:00PM -6:00PM, with a Prayer Service to begin at 5:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Josie's memory can be made to the John Adams Health Care Center, 211 Franklin Street, Quincy, MA 02169. For more information, please visit www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 25 to Jun. 28, 2020.

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Breda & Muiris Geoghegan

June 29, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Ann and all of Jo's family. We have many great memories of Jo and always loved to hear her sing. We are very glad to have met with her during our last trip to Boston. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Allie Donovan Walsh

June 28, 2020

She knows you were all so good to her. I will not be able to attend on June 30 but, my thoughts and prayers are with you all , especially Mary .

Sean Caples

June 27, 2020

My Aunt Josie was a very caring, loving person who cherished family most of all. She opened her home on Cape Cod to friends and family, creating memories for generations. She helped our family in our time of greatest need and her act of selfless generosity will never be forgotten. She showed us what love is.

Teresa O'Brien

June 27, 2020

Our sincere sympathy to you Ann & Mary and all the family on Jo's passing. We have wonderful memories of when she stayed here in Cork with Janice her friend and our visits to her in Cape Cod. May Jo rest in peace

john and rose noonan

June 27, 2020

deepest sympathy to Mary and Ann, nieces and nephews on the death of Josephine. May She Rest In Peace.

Esther Healy

June 27, 2020

Deepest sympathy to Ann, Mary, Nephew's Niece's family and friends of Jo may she rest in peace. Remember meeting Jo when she came to Ireland, how she loved the singing and music. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers Esther and family

Kathleen Anderson

June 26, 2020

Auntie Jo,
I miss you so much already. I was very lucky to have you in my life. Lucky to share so many wonderful memorable moments with you. Thank you for your sparkling Irish eyes and smile. For dancing with me and my pups, singing Irish tunes, sitting with me in the lovely garden you and Aunt Ann created at Cedardale for all the wildlife, for you warm hugs and infectious laughter. Give Mom and Dad a giant hug and I will see you again one day when we meet in the lofty wonder of Heaven.
Love You,
Your Wee One - Kath

JJ OBrien

June 26, 2020

Our sincere sympathies and condolences to Jos family and friends from Tess and JJ OBrien and family in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland, may she rest in peace

June 26, 2020

She was always so happy. I never ever saw her mad! She was such a love, and I am so happy that I was blessed to know her the few years I did! Sending all of my love to you all.
- Shari from Compass on the Bay

Talitha deFaria

June 25, 2020

My condolences to the family and friends of Josie. I had the absolute greatest pleasure of caring for Josie at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living. I have never met someone so happy and so full of life and laughter. She was truly a gift to the world to keep everyone smiling and laughing and to remind everyone that life is so full of blessings we shouldn't forget to appreciate. I will miss her dearly and will never forget my buddy.

Jacqueline Vollmuth

June 25, 2020

My heart aches to hear of Josie's passing I took care of her at Compass on the Bay before she went to John Adams, Josie was like a grandmother to me also a friend, She was so loving and just had the best sense of humor, she loved to sing and tap, and dance she always loved a good irish tune!! She also would love wearing a hat no matter what time of day!! everyone she knew loved her so much!! Her funny stories and remarks could make you just laugh out loud, She made my days at work so memorable I loved being with her. She will be missed so so dearly.

Dylan Caples

June 24, 2020

Ill never forget her warm personality and her energy. Her Antony will be a story for generations. The songs (grand old flag) and the memories of her and the the experiences at her cape house, of her never ending smile, and how she always spoke her mind. We Love you Josie and I know youll be welcoming me with a smile when my time comes too.

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