Jean M. Curtis`
Beloved wife, sister, and aunt;
Jean M. (Gallivan) Curtis, 67, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, after a brief illness surrounded
by 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 evident
to all lucky enough to be near “T+J”.
Born in Brighton, Massachusetts, April 7, 1954, she was the daughter of the
late Joseph A. and the late Frances (Honan) Gallivan. Growing up in
Winthrop, Jean could be found at the CYO and at the beach. She enjoyed the
Drum Corp and was a Color Guard Captain for the St. John’s Missiles.
Following graduation from Winthrop High School in 1972, she received her
Associates Degree from the Katharine Gibbs School. Jean was an Executive
Assistant for over 37 years at the Massachusetts Housing and Finance Agency
in Boston.
Between the office and her family, Jean was known for her organizational
skills and pension for detail. She crossed every “t”, dotted every “i” and
did it dressed with fabulous accessories - no doubt 75% off “bahgins” from
Filene’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 gathering
place 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, being
organized and, most importantly, selflessness.
Jean’s caring personality extended beyond her immediate circle of family
and friends. She enjoyed spending time in her community volunteering for the
Wish Project and the Merrimack Valley Food Bank in Lowell.
Besides her husband, Jean is survived, her brother Paul Gallivan and his
wife Laura from Milton, MA; four sister-in laws, Catherine Gallivan from
Winthrop, MA; Kathleen Loane and her husband David from York, ME; Maureen
Clark and her husband Mark from Eliot, ME; Joanne O'Brien and her husband
Garry of Reading, MA; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is also
survived by her many dear friends and extended family members.
She was also predeceased by three brothers James, John, and Joseph
Gallivan.
Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL
on Friday October 15th, 2021, from 3 to 7 P.M. (Masks are required for
entrance to the Funeral Home). Relatives and friends are invited to attend
her Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Saturday at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CHURCH in LOWELL at 10 o’clock (Masks are strongly encouraged) followed by
her burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Please dress as colorfully as
Jean’s gardens. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.
Those wishing may make contributions
in her memory to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, PO Box 8638, Lowell, MA
01853 or the Wish Project at PO Box 8693, Lowell, MA 01853. Arrangements by
Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978)-458-8768.
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