Jean Herbert Obituary

Jean A. Herbert, age 68 years, of Bridgewater, died unexpectedly at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Born August 25, 1944 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. Herbert and Monica J. (McLaughlin) Herbert of Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland. Jean was a 1962 graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School. After graduation from Aquinas Jr. College in Milton, Jean worked at Stonehill College and retired as an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in Brockton. Her travelling took her to many US States as well as to Bermuda, Canada, the Bahamas and Europe; she especially enjoyed Italy and Ireland. She loved cooking, going to the gym, water aerobics, reading, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and cryptograms. Jean was the cherished sister of Eileen C. Herbert with whom she lived. In addition to her sister, Jean leaves many cousins and countless friends. Funeral was from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rte. 123), Brockton on Friday, Dec. 28 at 8:30 a.m. thence to St. Anns Church, 103 North Main St., West Bridgewater where a funeral Mass was celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Thursday 3 - 7 p.m. Donations in Jean's memory may be made to the John A. Waldron Scholarship Fund, c/o of BHS Alumni Association, PO Box #1765,Brockton, MA 02303. For guest book and directions, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.

Published by The Bridgewater Independent from Dec. 26, 2012 to Jan. 2, 2013.
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Dear Eileen, I was so saddened to learn of Jean's death. Harry Allen was right when he wrote that they must have needed another Angel to do a job in Heaven. I am also so sorry that I was in Florida during Jean's services. I would have liked to tell you in person that Jean was one of those truly gracious individuals who made life so much more pleasant for everyone around her. I don't think there was ever a time that I saw her that I wasn't lifted by her warm smile and very caring personality. My deepest sympathies to you my friend and a whole lot of love. She will be missed by many. Fondly, Gerry Osborne

December 31, 2012

Regina & I offer our prayers and deepest friendship and sympathy.
Tom & Regina Regina Dinges

December 27, 2012

I will always remember Jean with her beautiful smile and friendly, caring ways.

Nancy Porter

December 27, 2012

Dear Eileen. This is such a great loss for you. May you find peace and healing.
We are here for you.
Love and Prayers....Sherry

Cheryle Lee

December 27, 2012

Dear Eileen Jean was a wonderful person I was lucky enough to know. I thought the world of her and she will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her also. My memories of her will be with me forever.

Glenna Riley

December 27, 2012

Eileen, even though my heart breaks at your loss, it is also lifted by memories of Jean's smile...and laughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Christensen

December 27, 2012

Eileen I am so very sorry to hear about Jean. She was an exceptional person who made everyone laugh but she was also someone to confide in. Love and prayers.

Norma McWilliams

December 27, 2012

Eileen, so sorry to hear of Jean's death. I will always treasure our meetings at family gatherings. She was a wonderful person. She is in my Prayers.

Norrine Solari

December 27, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful person.

Gail Boudreau

December 27, 2012

Eileen, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister, Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you . May the Lord enfold you in His Love and fill you with His strength and peace.

Toni Vano

December 26, 2012

Eileen,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Denise Buote

December 26, 2012

We are very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister Jean. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

Vincent & Jo- Anne Zibelli

December 26, 2012

I was very surprised to hear of Jean's passing. She was a wonderful person, a consummate professional and a very kind person. She has touched many lives in Brockton in many ways with her dedicated service to the Brockton schools and children in general. I will miss her.

Mark Linde

December 26, 2012

Eileen,
My heart is breaking for your loss of your beloved sister, Jean.
I also want to express my sincerest sympathies to all of Jean's dear and precious friends.

Carolyn Lampos

December 26, 2012

My sympathy goes out to the family of Jeanne Herbert. I hold dear memories of our Summerfest years working with Jeanne and having so much fun with her each year. So many of us have been enriched by Jeanne.
Judy Karp

December 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy, Eileen, for your loss.

Carol Meagher

December 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

claire smith

December 26, 2012

Janet and I were stunned to hear that Jean had passes away. Her dedication to the Brockton School System and her devotion to the Community School Program was exceptional. Not only was she an outstanding worker but her loyalty was exceptional. She was a true and wonderful friend whose absence will leave a void in our in our lives. God must have needed a great worker by his side to have taken her from us this December. May he hold her close to his heart and always keep her fresh in our memories. Rest in Peace Jean.

Harry Allen

December 26, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Hancock

December 26, 2012

Eileen Iam so glad I got to see you and Jean recently after so many years an share a few laughs about our childhod memories.God Bless you

Ginger Ethier

December 26, 2012

EILEEN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU AND JEANIE ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS FROM THE O'BRIENS

LISA O'BRIEN

December 26, 2012

Eileen, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jean. She was such a wonderful and warm person. Kind is an understatement of how she treated me and my family all those years she worked for my dad (Harry C.Allen) and the years after that as well. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. She will be missed. Love, Kerry

Kerry Shapiro

December 26, 2012

She was a true friend to those she cared about and was clearly just a wonderful person who will be missed by all that knew her. Her death leaves a big void in our lives but she will always live in our hearts and memory. Rest in Peace Jean . May God keep you close to his heart. If he needs any help we know that you will be there to offer your services as you did for all of us.

Harry Allen

December 26, 2012

My heart goes out to Jean's family and all her very close friends who loved her. She was a very nice and gentle lady. From one of her friends Sheila who worked with her at the School Dept.

December 26, 2012

We are saddened by the loss of Jean. A wonderful, warm and witty gal. Fred and Mary Stevens, Cape Coral, Florida

December 26, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Jean . She was a wonderful person and always was pleasant when you saw her at work. She will be sadly missed.

Vin `Riccardi

December 26, 2012

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