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Jean Cleary Obituary

CLEARY, Jean A. (Eustis) 84, a lifelong "Marbleheader", passed away peacefully at the Devereux House on January 14, 2012. Jean was the loving wife of Donald R. Cleary with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Marblehead, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Eleanor (Oliver) Eustis. In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her loving family - daughter, Dianne Monahan of Biltmore Lake, NC and three cherished granddaughters - Kristen and husband Andrew Miller and their children Rubin, August and Gunnar of St. Paul, MN; Keryn and husband Andrew Schneider of Atlanta, GA and Kaleigh Monahan of Sullivan's Island, SC. She was also the mother of the late Stephen R. Cleary, who passed away last January, and whose remains will be buried with her. Other surviving family members include sister-in-law, Jean Caso, a nephew, a niece and four cousins. Visiting hours for Jean, and memorial visitation for Stephen will be held at the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, MARBLEHEAD, on Tuesday, January 17 from 5pm-7pm. A funeral service will be held at the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11am. Burial to follow in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to the Alzheimer's Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or by calling 800.272.3900. Please visit the onlineguestbookat www.eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2012.

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Carole Latham

January 23, 2012

Dear Don, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark DeNies

January 19, 2012

Diane & Don. My sympathies to you both. She was the last of the 'extended mothers' we had in our old neighborhood. She was very supportive to my mother after my dad passed. I know the last few years have been difficult for you.
Mark DeNies, Poughkeepsie, NY

Stephen Ware

January 19, 2012

Mr. Cleary,so so sorry to hear the news but she is in a better place with Steve. Again all my condolences.

Amber Moore

January 17, 2012

Ryan and I are thinking of you and want to extend our deepest sympathy. I know Jean was a wonderful mother and grandmother to all of you and will be greatly missed.
Much love, Amber and Ryan

Pat & Phil Baxter

January 17, 2012

Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to all Jean's family and friends. We shall always love her and keep her in our hearts.

Tony DePalma

January 16, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that she will be greatly missed.

Tony DePalma

janet Lundstedt

January 15, 2012

My Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Both Jean and Steve will be deeply missed. Jean was a wonderful woman. My mother and father have such wonderful memories between our families and speaks so fondly of your get togethers. Blessings to you all. Janet Lundstedt

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