Jean came to the MHFA soon after I started in 1979. As time went on she became 'Jeano', Paul Burbine was 'Poopah' and I was the 'Prince of Mince'. The three of us were the Financial Director's Office. I often wonder how what Paul and I would have done without her. She was one of the most loyal and capable persons I have ever met, and aided us in getting through some very difficult times.
Always smiling, always positive, always grateful to get home to her 'Tommy'. This is a great loss and a tough one for me.
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Obituaries Notices Jean M. Curtis
Obituaries Notices Jean M. Curtis
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Jean M. Curtis` Jean M. (Gallivan) Curtis, 67, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed awaypeacefully on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, after a brief illness surroundedby her loving family at Lowell General Hospital.In June 1979, she married her beloved husband Thomas M. Curtis, Jr.Soulmates and partners for five decades, their abundance of love was evidentto all lucky enough to be near “T+J”.Born in Brighton, Massachusetts, April 7, 1954, she was the daughter of thelate Joseph A. and the late Frances (Honan) Gallivan. Growing up inWinthrop, Jean could be found at the CYO and at the beach. She enjoyed theDrum Corp and was a Color Guard Captain for the St. John’s Missiles.Following graduation from Winthrop High School in 1972, she received herAssociates Degree from the Katharine Gibbs School. Jean was an ExecutiveAssistant for over 37 years at the Massachusetts Housing and Finance Agencyin Boston.Between the office and her family, Jean was known for her organizationalskills and pension for detail. She crossed every “t”, dotted every “i” anddid it dressed with fabulous accessories - no doubt 75% off “bahgins” fromFilene’s Basement where she was a devoted daily shopper.Spring, summer and fall, Jean was an avid gardener. From Medford to Lowell,her gardens were legendary. Her backyard oasis was a favorite gatheringplace for family and friends.To her nieces and nephews, she was Auntie Jean - the forever “cool aunt”.She passed on the family traditions of quick-wit, finding a good deal, beingorganized and, most importantly, selflessness.Jean’s caring personality extended beyond her immediate circle of familyand friends. She enjoyed spending time in her community volunteering for theWish Project and the Merrimack Valley Food Bank in Lowell.Besides her husband, Jean is survived, her brother Paul Gallivan and hiswife Laura from Milton, MA; four sister-in laws, Catherine Gallivan fromWinthrop, MA; Kathleen Loane and her husband David from York, ME; MaureenClark and her husband Mark from Eliot, ME; Joanne O'Brien and her husbandGarry of Reading, MA; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is alsosurvived by her many dear friends and extended family members.She was also predeceased by three brothers James, John, and JosephGallivan.Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELLon Friday October 15th, 2021, from 3 to 7 P.M. (Masks are required forentrance to the Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attendher Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Saturday at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONCHURCH in LOWELL at 10 o’clock (Masks are strongly encouraged) followed byher burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Please dress as colorfully asJean’s gardens. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.Those wishing may make contributionsin her memory to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, PO Box 8638, Lowell, MA01853 or the Wish Project at PO Box 8693, Lowell, MA 01853. Arrangements byFuneral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978)-458-8768.
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