Jacqueline DRAINONI

DRAINONI, Jacqueline (Destefano) "Jackie" passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was predeceased by her mother Sarah DeStefano; her father Augustine DeStefano; along with her brother, Arthur DeStefano.

Jackie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and loving home. Her kindness, generosity, touched the lives of all who knew her. She found joy and fulfillment in the simple pleasures of life, and her home was always a place of comfort, warmth.

In addition to her role as a homemaker, she had such talents and gifts, she loved to upholster and refinish furniture. She was an avid sewer, she could make anything from drapes & curtains, to her youngest daughters clothes. She had a passion for interior design and found joy and fulfillment in creating beautiful and functional spaces in her home.

Some of her happiest times were the many years traveling with her husband, her sister, Barbara, and her husband, Michael, to Aruba. Cape Cod was one of her favorite places to frequent over the years as well.

She loved celebrating all of the milestones and happy occasions with her family & friends. She touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, compassion, and gentle spirit.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Drainoni; her daughter, Debra Ouellette and husband Steven Ouellette of Tewksbury; daughter, Barbara Conte of Lexington; and beloved sister, Barbara Megliola of Wakefield (formerly of Lexington). Loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren, Steven Ouellette, Jr., Jamie Ouellette, Matthew Ouellette, & Angelina Conte; 8 great-grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon, Bryan, Sophia, Gianna, Eleanor, Vincent & Sadie; her niece, Carla Whela and husband Richard; and many cousins.

At her request, there will be a Private Burial held at Westview Cemetery in Lexington. There will be a Celebration of her Life at a later date. Douglass/Customer logo