Jean E. Stoddard

Jean E. Stoddard (Soper) of Winthrop passed away at her home on Friday, March 14th. She was 81 years old. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Stephen G. Stoddard Sr. Born in Winthrop, she was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur J. and Dorothy E. (Fulton) Soper.
Prior to her retirement, Jean enjoyed a long career as a teacher at St. Mary-Star of the Sea Elementary School in East Boston. Jean was a very active member of the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist. She was a long time Girl Scout leader in Winthrop and was a member for many years of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association.
Jean was the devoted mother of Stephen G. Stoddard Jr. and his partner Kelly Gifford of Salem, MA, and Kathleen Allen and her husband Bill of Pittsfield, NH. She was the adored grandmother to Matthew and her other four grandchildren. Jean was also the former mother-in-law of Alicia Sanford of Uxbridge, MA.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family at the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist 217 Winthrop St. Winthrop on Tuesday, 4-7PM and to attend her funeral service at church on Wednesday, March 19th at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Winthrop Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist at the address above or to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts 265 Beaver St. Waltham, MA. 02452.