Jean R. (Buchanan) Parry 70, of Haverhill formerly of Newton died suddenly August 16th at the Merrimack Valley in Haverhill. Jean had been a resident of Haverhill for the last 10 years. Before Haverhill Jean had resided in years in Newton for many years. An EKG Technologist, Jean worked at the Mass General Hospital in Boston for over 20 years before retiring in 2002. She also was a volunteer at the Merrimack Valley Hospital and in her spare time was an avid scrabble player. Jean was the devoted mother of Scott G. of Bethlehem PA, Jamie N. of Easton PA and Robert G. of Haverhill. Loving sister of Neil Buchanan of Yarmouthport, Joyce Buchanan of Rockport, and the late Mary DeWolfe and Duncan “Scotty” Buchanan. Dear grandmother of Dawn, Scott, Andrew, Amanda, Brena and Mark. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services at the Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave. on Friday August 20th at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham on Thursday 4-8 PM. Memorials in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Heart Assc. 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701.