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Josephine Boushell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2024.

Boushell, Josephine N. (Spano) of Lynnfield, MA, 98, passed peacefully in her home on January 29, 2024. Josephine lived in the home she and her husband shared since moving to Lynnfield from Winthrop in 1956. "Jo" retired from Lynnfield High School as the Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director and was very active in her community and her church. She loved bowling, tennis, playing cards, and singing in the OLA choir. A great baker, Jo especially loved baking banana bread for her family, friends, and neighbors.

Josephine was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Edward J. Boushell, and is survived by four daughters: Susanne B. Bryant and Edward, Nancy Bartlett and John Wolfrum, Mary DelRossi and Kevin, and Ann Dione.

Josephine is also survived by eight loving grandchildren: Jill Fennelly and husband, Martin; Christen Pegoraro and husband, Matthew; Matthew DelRossi and wife, Brooke; Jessica DelRossi; Cory and Emily Bartlett; Luke and Cole Dione.

In addition, Josephine leaves eight loving great grandchildren: Brayden, Tyler, and Chloe Fennelly; Porter and Crew Pegoraro; Camilla, Roma, and Sonny DelRossi.

Josephine leaves a sister, Concetta Disher, brother, John Spano and wife, Sherry Merrow, and brother-in-law, Ronald McAuliffe.

Josephine leaves many close and special friends and neighbors. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

A special mass will be held at Ave Maria Parish, formerly Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove Street, Lynnfield on Saturday, February 10 at 10:00 am.

A Celebration of Life will follow at Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

The burial will be private.

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February 7, 2024

Julie D'Amelio posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2024

Joann Costantini posted to the memorial.

February 3, 2024

Carol Spano posted to the memorial.

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Julie D'Amelio

February 7, 2024

Julie D'Amelio.....

When I look back at my childhood I can't help but think of all the good times at the Boushell's. I, like Joann, remember picking strawberries and blueberries in the back, eating Rhubarb that was accompanied by a baggy of sugar, and cutting the ends off the green beans on the porch to prepare them for dinner I was often invited to join.

Mrs. Boushell was always watching out for Anne Marie and I as we often where getting into trouble for one thing or another ;) I remember those times fondly and keep them with me.

I'm sending out my deepest condolences to the entire Boushell Family. She maybe gone but she will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Julie D'Amelio

Joann Costantini

February 4, 2024

Growing up next door, I spent a lot of time with Mrs. Boushell, affectionately called "Mrs. B" in the neighborhood.

Mrs. B. was like a second mother to me. She was very active in the school system in a number of different capacities, and somehow she was always working at the school I was attending. Whether it was the recess monitor at Huckleberry Hill or an aide at the High School, she "always had her eyes on me", as she liked to say.

I have so many fond memories with Mrs.B from picking cucumbers in her garden, to eating giant sticks of rhubarb that were so sour it would make your face pucker until you sweetened it by dipping it into a bowl of sugar, to going to Sunday Mass with her at OLA, always followed by a trip to Dunkin Donuts.

I was glad I had a chance to visit with her at Christmas a year ago. She was a big influence in my life, a gift I will always treasure.

My love and condolences to Sue, Nancy, Mary and Ann, and the rest of the Boushell family.

Sadly, but fondly,
JoAnn Costantini

Carol Spano

February 3, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family and their great loss.

I have many great memories of Josephine and her girls. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved family get togethers. She was a fabulous cook and couldn't wait for you to try one of her recipes. They were always delicious. You could always count on having a fun time and a lot of laughs.

I know your friends and family will help get you through this tough time.

Pat O´Connor

February 2, 2024

We will all miss our dear friend, Jo. She always shared a laugh with us. She was a special member of Our Lady´s Choir which was the best church choir in the Lynnfield area! We always enjoyed our time together after Mass at Duncan Donuts. Jo loved my late husband, George, as they sang together for many years in the choir. Jo always wanted to make sure she got one of my hand painted Christmas Cards! One year I forgot to send her one and she let me know and I had to get one to her immediately. She was a regular at our Lynnfield Art Guild shows. I know she is up there singing with George O´Connor and Ed Fee! Rest in peace Jo, we will miss you so much!