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Jeanne Downey Obituary

DOWNEY Jeanne K. Downey, age 85, of Weymouth formerly of Dorchester passed away peacefully on November 30, 2017. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John J. Downey, Sr. and Esther (Bamford) Downey. Jeanne was a graduate of Dorchester High School and was a longtime employee for the City of Boston, working at the Long Island Hospital many years where she was a tireless advocate for long term patient's care. She is preceded in death by her dear sisters, Marie G. Downey and Lorraine E. (Downey) Coe and her brother, John J. Downey, Jr. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory's Church 2223 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center on Saturday, December 9th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Her interment will be private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to: Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Arrangements by the Bolea-Buonfiglio Funeral Home, Quincy. For online condolences visit: boleafuneralservices.com

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Published by Boston Herald on Dec. 7, 2017.

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Jeanne Macisaac

December 9, 2017

Jeanne was my godmother and my mother's childhood friend.I remember her distinctive laugh, kind and generous ways and thoughtfulness. She would travel hours to see us throughout my life. I feel fortunate, that ,I recently spoke with her. Her last words to me were" do not forget me". One never forgets someone who always made you smile and laugh.One never forgets someone who made the time for you. Throughout my life, she sent me cards for holidays, nurse's day, my birthday, Saint Paddy's day,Easter and just how are you doing cards. I will never forget her, because, she is an example of a wonderful person. Now, she is at home in heaven. I thank you Jeanne and, yes, I will always remember you.

With loving memories of you
Always,
Jeanne MacIsaac

December 8, 2017

Dear Jeanne i was truly blessed when god united me with you and your family. You guided me in my young life and into adulthood and you did a wonderful job. You meant a lot to Richie and myself. Love Patsy and Richie from Florida and Hull

Bill Higgins

December 7, 2017

I worked with both Jeanne and Lorraine at Long Island Hospital for 10 years. They were two special people. Thoughts and prayers for their family.

Bill Higgins

John Coe

December 6, 2017

Dear Auntie Jeanne
My earliest and most lasting memory of you
Is you singing me to sleep with an Irish lullaby
When you would come to our house on Stockton Street
Thank you for all your generosity to us all
And for your example in how to treat the elderly and unfortunate
Also what true friendship is all about
You were truly an original and one of a kind
The last of an amazing family of which i feel blessed to be a part of.

Ar dheis De' go
Raibh a hanam dillis

Your Loving
Nephew
John Coe

john and maureen hoban

December 6, 2017

in loving memory of a wonderful person we will love you and miss you always

john an maureen hoban

December 6, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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