Jean B. (Bevilacqua) Farragher

CLINTON

Jean B. (Bevilacqua) Farragher, 96, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Sterling Village.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Matthew J. Farragher.  She is survived by her children and their spouses, Robert M. Farragher & Mary; Michael J. Farragher & Roberta; and Kevin J. Farragher & Anne Marie; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Farragher & wife Beth, Lindsay McGregor & husband Doug, Kristen Paige & husband Jon, Brian Farragher & Erin Huban, Erin Bianchetto & husband David, and Kerry Aubin & husband Eric; eleven great-grandchildren, generations of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  She is pre-deceased by her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Farragher; and ten siblings, Nellie Barbaresi, Dorothy Bellucci, Natalie Silvio, Pauline McLaughlin, Frances Panni, Chelsa Ambrosi, Josephine O’Connor, Machini Regonini, Raymond Bevilacqua, and Peter Bevilacqua.  

Daughter of the late Natale & Enrica (Barbaresi) Bevilacqua, Jean was born and raised in Clinton and was a graduate of the Clinton High School, Class of 1946.  Following marriage in 1950, she and Matt settled on Worcester Street in Clinton, where together they raised their family. 

Jean worked mother’s hours in the cafeteria at St. John’s Grammar School and was later employed in the accounting department at the Clinton Savings Bank for more than twenty-five years until retiring.  

A woman of great faith, she was a lifelong member of St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish.  She enjoyed annual summer vacations on Cape Cod, extensive travel, cooking, baking, and playing Bingo.  

A proud matriarch, Jean attended the many sporting events and competitions of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was happiest in the company of family.

The family wishes to thank the Staff at Sterling Village, and Beacon Hospice, for their kindness and compassionate care during Jean’s time with them.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:30 until 11AM in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, and burial to follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster.  

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jean Farragher to: Cheryl Farragher Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 732, Clinton, MA 01510 or to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton, MA 01510.  Online condolences may be placed at www.mcnallywatson.com