Jean-Kavanagh-Obituary

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Jean M. Kavanagh

Wakefield, Massachusetts

May 4, 1943 – Jan 31, 2022 (Age 78)

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BORN
May 4, 1943
DIED
January 31, 2022
AGE
78
LOCATION
Wakefield, Massachusetts

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield Obituary

Jean (O'Neill) Kavanagh, of Wakefield, MA, known to many families as "Jean Marie," passed away in her home at the age of 78. Born and raised in Watertown, MA, the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Jean (Montague) O'Neil. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, C. Ronald...

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We saw Chris Bright today, we were so heartbroken to hear of Jeans passing, so many beautiful memories of your parents and the beautiful grandfathers clock your dad made for us. May God Bless them both

We are so sad to hear about Jean. She was always so good to our family -dropping off a meal when a new baby arrived and will be sorely missed. My mother always would tell me she was going out with the girls from Rosary- their friend network kept my mother sane through the last couple of years. We are thinking of you.

Jean you will be missed deeply. At Rosary we had such fun and weekends down the Cape at my house. You were a true friend and a wonderful and caring woman for over 60 years.

Rest In Peace my friend. Glad we had a chance to chat at the last reunion. We will miss you in September.❤

Jean was one of my Mother's closest childhood friends so she is part of many happy memories, Bunker Hill day and St Patricks's Day and at my wedding- in this picture. Jean was kind, fun and generous - she was a great sport when Ronnie jumped in to be our

Jean was one of my Mother's closest childhood friends so she is part of many happy memories, Bunker Hill day and St Patricks's Day and at my wedding- in this picture. Jean was kind, fun and generous - she was a great sport when Ronnie jumped in to be our impromptu wedding photographer & he took a detour from the reception to the Boston Gardens to take beautiful photos that we never would had if not for them.
We will miss her. Your family are in our prayers. Love, Beth (Rinaldi)

Jean left a big impact on me for someone I only knew initially as my grandma´s neighbor (and later as someone I helped with yard work). While most will note her contagious energy and easy spirit, I´ll also add that she proved to be one of the toughest people I´ve ever met. From mounting health problems to unbearable personal grief, she endured more in the last few years alone than most will in a lifetime. I´ll always be inspired by the grace and resiliency she showed to the very end.

A wonderful aunt and godmother. She will be missed greatly. She was a wonderful aunt, godmother, wife, mother, friend and colleague. Our family will not be the same without her. I loved her with all my heart. God bless you Colleen and Ryan. Love, Kelly

Sending love and healing prayers to Jeannie´s family. Cherish every memory of her wonderful life

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. "Jean Marie" was evidently one of those marvelous souls with a big heart and great love and compassion. Colleen, when my mother died, you posted this statement to me, "Grief takes up all the space in one's head." You are right. And I heard a similar quote at the funeral of a close friend a few weeks ago, "Grief is just love with no place to go," which is why we feel so adrift. Know that we love you and your extended family, and send you...