Jeannine Yvonne DiFranza

Jeannine Yvonne DiFranza, 69, of Billerica, MA, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital. She was surrounded by family.
She was married to the late Kenneth DiFranza who passed away on May 29, 2003.
Born March 25, 1956 in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late Rene and Gertrude (Renaud) Bedard. Jeannine graduated from St. Joseph High School, with the class of 1976.
She retired from Stop & Shop of Bedford, MA after 17 years of service. She previously worked at Christian Hill and Fairhaven Nursing Homes, both of Lowell, MA.
She was awarded the top fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund 3 years in a row, and volunteered regularly with HOPE Worldwide.
Jeannine was a beloved member of the Northwest Mission Center of the Boston Church of Christ. She enjoyed singing karaoke, painting, spending time with family, and watching her favorite shows on TV land. Jeannine was known for her faith, her one-liners, her incredible memory, and the way she could light up a room with her smile.
She is survived by her sisters Rita Heins of Leesburg, FL, and Anne Marie Roscoe of Tewksbury, MA; her nephews Adam Roscoe, Eric Bedard and Matthew Bedard, as well as her nieces Brittany Roscoe, Nicole Duran, Sabrina Richer and Cori Conley; she was also a proud great aunt to many great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her Brother Rene Bedard and Brothers-in-law, Alan Roscoe and Dale Heins.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Following Jeannine's wishes, there will be a private memorial service Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9am at the Chapel of St. Joseph Cemetery, Riverneck Rd., Chelmsford, MA. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association or the Charity of your choosing.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com