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Jean Carey Obituary

Jean B. (White) Carey, 75, of Lakeville, MA, formerly of South Weymouth, MA entered into eternal rest Monday, May 14, 2012. She was born in Weymouth on February 19, 1937, to the late Captain Ronald L. White and Charlotte M. White. Jean graduated from Weymouth High School in 1956. She was the founder and President of the Old Colony Junior Womens Club. She taught vacation bible school for many years at Porter Methodist Church. She started her working career at Hancock Paint and Wallpaper in Norwell as a design consultant and also advertising spokesperson on WJDA Radio. Her love of decorating resulted in the creation of Jeanne Carey Interior Design; she did considerable interior designing for many private homes, restaurants, golf course club houses and various holiday diplays on the South Shore. She most recently served as Chairwomen of the Board of Trustees for the LeBaron Hills Condominium Trust in Lakeville, MA. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Carey of Lakeville; her three children Russell Carey and his wife Kelly of Kingston; Dana Carey and his wife Lisa of Middleboro and Nancy Archambault and her husband Gregory of Middleboro. She is also the beloved grandmother of five grandchildren, Travis and Shelby Carey of Kingston and Brandon, Hayden and Ethan Archambault of Middleboro. Jean also leaves behind her brother Ronald W. White of Norwell and sister Joan DeCoste and her husband Donald of South Weymouth. She is also the dearly loved aunt of Jeffrey DeCoste of South Weymouth and Jonathan DeCoste of Plymouth. She will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, treasured grandmother, aunt and friend to many. At Jeans request, in lieu of calling hours, there was graveside service held Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Pine Street in South Weymouth, MA. Arrangements are being done by McDonald Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA. Those who wish to sign the online guest book may visit www.McDonald-funeralhomes.com.

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Published by The Weymouth News from May 16 to May 23, 2012.

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Bob & Kathy Carter

May 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Tom and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Michelle Amrock

May 18, 2012

Russell, Kelly, Travis & Shelby - I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all your memories will make missing her a little easier.

Alice/ John Lawless

May 17, 2012

Our memories are roses in December they bring smiles and happiness .thank you Jean for being my best friend, love A

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