Beatrice J. Puopolo, age 83, a Woburn resident for over fifty years passed away January 13th, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, following a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred A. "Freddie" Puopolo and together they shared 57 years of marriage prior to his death in 2007. Born in Berlin, NH she was the daughter of the late Lafette A. and Emma B. (Kenniston) Duvall.
"Jean" as she was affectionately known to her family and friends was a registered nurse, loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Jean enjoyed being active and volunteering her time for others. She was a past president of the Hurld School P.T.A, taught C.C.D. classes at St. Charles Church where she was also Eucharistic Minister. She was also a Leukemia volunteer and trustee, volunteering many hours and days at the New England Medical Center Leukemia Room. She loved people and took great pleasure in helping others. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, reading and growing her gardenias, jasmine and orchid plants.
In addition to her late husband, Jean is predeceased by two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Puopolo of Medford, and son, Michael C. Puopolo of Woburn. She is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews, Barbara Vollucci of California, Denise DuPont of Holliston, Charles and Anna Puopolo of Woburn and many more loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Wednesday, January 18th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St. Woburn at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be Tuesday from 4 thru 7 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.