Powers, Jean Patricia (Maloney) of Humarock, passed away on September 30, 2013 at the age of 89. Loving mother of Deborah Polcari and the late Francis of Marshfield, Francis R. Powers and his wife Michele of Marshfield, John R. Powers of Hanover, Jean M. Powers of Marshfield, Kimberly DeMichele and her husband Stephen of Dublin, OH and the late Lynn DuBois and her husband Randy of Marshfield. Loving grandmother of CJ, Tony, Brenden, Noel, Erin, Lyndsay, Bobby, Lauren, Kristina, Sarah, Lori, Jimmy and Michael. Loving great grandmother of Avery, Camy, Reese, Anthony, Nico, Giuliana, Ella, Jackson, Kyla and Madelynn. Dear sister of Eleanor Howe of Arlington, William J. Maloney and his wife Rosemarie of Harwich and the late Marie Fontaine and Betty McGee. Daughter of the late William and Mary (Donovan) Maloney. Former wife of Francis R. Powers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She also leaves many longtime dear friends. Jean was born and raised in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester. She attended Girls Latin, Dorchester High School and graduated from Mount Ida College. Jean raised her family in Dedham and Humarock. She was a dedicated and deeply caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who took pride in being a loving “Nonnie”. Jean was a loyal Red Sox and college basketball fan. The light of her life was always her family. Jean was a gentle and loving soul who graced their lives with her caring spirit.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday October 4 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church, 1295 Main St. at 10:00 a.m.
Contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to Marshfield Community Christmas, PO Box 713, Marshfield, MA 02050.