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Jean F. Day

09/16/1937 - 07/17/2011

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Obituary For Jean F. Day

Jean F. (Stewart) Day 73, of Rockland died on July 17, 2011 in her home after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born and raised in the Ashmont section of Dorchester by parents Duncan and Mary (McCarthy) Stewart. She graduated from Archbishop Cushing Central High School (ACCHS) in South Boston. Wife of the late John M. Day, she is survived by her son John Day and wife Beth of Dallas, TX, her son James Day and wife Lori of Wellfleet, MA, her daughter Joan M. Petersen and husband Rick of Whitman, MA, her companion Michael Dalrymple of Rockland, MA, and her sister Ann Keane of Sharon, MA. She was preceded by her daughter Jean (Day) Farrell of Hanover, MA who died of breast cancer in 1994 and her baby sister Joan Marie Stewart, who died shortly after her birth. Her extended family consists of 5 grandchildren, 5 great grand children and many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her two cats (Mittens & Trouble) and her grand dogs (Francis & Sally). Jean was an avid baker who was known for her beautiful wedding and special occasion cakes baked with love for her friends and family. She loved surfing the WEB for new recipes. Jean loved ceramics and taught her craft to others in her home. She worked at New England Art (NEAP) in Abington as a printer for 32 years before retiring in June of 2008. Jeans favorite vacation was a trip to Hawaii with her daughter (Joan), son in-law (Rick), and her granddaughter (Danielle), where she fell in love with the culture, scenic beauty and the island life. She also loved her trips to Cape Cod, Florida, Montreal, and to Vermont to see foliage and friends. Every holiday found her home decorated for that particular occasion. These holiday lights will be missed from the neighborhood. Nana was always known to have plenty of M&M’s and York Peppermint Patties on hand for any visitors. Jean has requested that instead of flowers, donations be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Center, 101 Columbian St. S. Weymouth, MA 02190 www.dfbwcc.org/loc-south-shore.html or Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr. Braintree, MA 02185. www.hospicefed.org/hospice_pages/hospices/sshore.html both who helped her through her troubling times. The Day family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Jean’s life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Wednesday July 20, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday July 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree.

Services

20 Jul

Visitation

14:00 PM - 16:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
21 Jul

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
21 Jul

Interment

12:45 PM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West St. Braintree, 02184 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Joan & Danielle, We are so sorry for you loss. Jean was a wonderful person, and I know that your memories of her will get you through this hard time. We love you! Dave, Ginny, Jessica & Ashley

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan, No words can explain how sorry I am for your loss. Your mom was such a special, kind, and caring person. I am so blessed to be able to call her a friend. Even though I don't know you all that well, I feel as if I do, because your mom was always talking about you. She was so proud of you and Danielle. She will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    My heartfelt condolences for your family's loss. Jean was a very special person and will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan, Danielle, and Jim- I just wanted to extend my condolences on your loss. I only met Jean a couple of times, but I know she was a kind, caring person. I also could tell how close knit your family is, so I know how hard this must be on all of you right now. I want you to know that Jean was in my prayers daily for the past month or so as her health was failing. I know it's hard to lose a loved one- but know is smiling down on you and will forever be in your heart. When we really care about and love someone, they never really leave us. Hang in there!!!!

  • 05/25/2021

    Nana, I cant even find words to describe how I feel right now. A big part of me was taken away me that I can never get back. You were more than just my Nana, you were also my mother (cause you had the better answers), my sister, and my best friend. Whenever there was anything wrong, you were always there to make it better. The pranks I pulled on you constantly brought so much laughter to us all. But you never got sick of my antics. When we still had the "Nana suppers" in my late teens and early 20's, it always brought me back to when I was younger when mom and I first moved back up here. You made your own special place in everyone hearts that met you, especially mine. I remember when I got 'Nana' tattooed on my ankle I had you going for a bit that it was permanent marker. Surprise! I wish you could of seen your face when you found out it was real. I know your in a better place now keeping us all in line, especially me, mom, and uncle Jimmy. I love you Nana, more than any I can even begin to describe. I know you already know that cause I'd tell you all the time. BUT!, this isnt goodbye, this just means I'll see you soon. "If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry for your loss. She was a great friend to all things Rockland and her cakes were a delight to many. Rest in Peace Freshies Mom.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan & Jim, So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mom. Althought I only knew her from RN, she was a wonderful and caring person. She is at peace now and looking down on all of you. Hold tight to one another and try to remember the happy and good times together. She so loved you all. My prayers are with you all during these dark days ahead. Peace and God Bless!, Judy(lovesrockland)

  • 05/25/2021

    Jean"s love of the holidays brought life to North Union Street. Whether it be Halloween or Christmas you could count on this old dead end street having a light display to die for. She kept the spirit going in our old neighborhood.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan and Danielle, Your mom, Nana, was one of the most sweetest ladies, if not the most, I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She had a beautiful spirit/soul. I mourn for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    I met Jean through her daughter Jeannie who was a very dear friend of mine who I miss so very much. I always enjoyed Jeans laugh and her kindness. I just connected with her on FB after so many years and I was so happy to have been able to chat a bit in her short time. Jean is at peace now, no longer suffering. She will be missed by many people who's lives she has touched. May jeans family hold on to all the wonderful memories you have. She will always be in your hearts and watching over all from above. I wished now, I had kept in touch but I now have memories of Jeannie and Jean. May she Rest In Peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan & Danielle, I never got to meet Jean, but what I saw of her both in Danielle & what contact I had with her made a very positive impression on me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I light a candle for her and for you during this difficult time. She is watching over you all, smiling I'm sure.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jimmy, I am so sorry about you mom.

  • 05/25/2021

    Many memories of Jean, meeting her at various friend and family events she always had a smile. thinking of Joan, Jim and John at this time of need <3

  • 05/25/2021

    Im so sorry about your lost.

  • 05/25/2021

    Our sympathy and prayers go out to Joan, Jim and John as well as Mike and all the family members who are going to miss you.We all loved you .R

  • 05/25/2021

    in memory of your mom, I light this candle for her.

  • 05/25/2021

    Danielle Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. We are so very glad to have had the chance to meet "Nana". It was not hard to quickly see why you always spoke so highly of her. She will be missed. May you & your family find comfort in the many memories you have shared with one another. It is said, "It matters not how long a star shines, what is remembered is the brightness of its light."~ Jean's light will shine on and remain with you always

  • 05/25/2021

    Mom came home one day saying she found someone to make my wedding cake. Jean made me a beautiful cake, taking care to make it the cake a bride dreams of. Joan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you all close. Maureen

  • 05/25/2021

    Mom came home one day saying she found someone to make my wedding cake. Jean made me a beautiful cake, taking care to make it the cake a bride dreams of. Joan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you all close. Maureen

  • 05/25/2021

    Miss you!!!! Love Joan and Rick XOXO

  • 05/25/2021

    May you rest in peace Jean. You and your family are & will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We love you and you will be missed but never forgotten.

  • 05/25/2021

    John, Joan, Jimmy & family, We are so very sorry for your loss. we love you guys! Tom & family

  • 05/25/2021

    So sad to hear about Mrs. Day's passing. I've known her since before I can remember...she was alway there...the really nice mom/friend/neighbor that lived across the street. The ole North Union Street neighborhood will not be the same. Wishing all my best to Joan, Jimmy, and John in this difficult time.

  • 05/25/2021

    Just wanted to let you know that I still think about you constantly. Things are stressful now with the wedding so close, but I know you'll be there with me. I'll be seeing you soon. I love you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Love and miss you! There is so many memory's of you at the house in Maine. I feel you picked that house out for us.

  • 05/25/2021

    Nana, I wish you were still here with us. A big piece of my life was taken away from me that I can never get back. We went dress shopping this past Sunday and you werent with us. It didnt feel right at all. I tried so hard, and was able to keep my emotions together. Everytime I stepped out of the dressing room, I wished I saw you sitting there. Theres so much going on, alot of positive things. I know you would be proud on how everything is going. But I know you're looking down on us. The Christmas Place opened up the other day. Dave and I went. It sucked. Its not the same anymore now that you're not here. I love and miss you so much. I want you back, but I know you're happy and in a better place now. We all love you and miss you very much.

  • 05/25/2021

    Happy Birthday Mom! I love and miss you so much!!!! XOXOXO You said you where going to make your 74th birthday. I wished that was a promise that you would of kept, but I understand, you got tired. See you someday when I get tired.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mom you are missed so much. People keep coming up and asking how you are doing and I tell them you passed. Then I tell them you passed and that all your with all your loved one all around you. And now you are with Nana and Jeanie. I bet you are playing baseball with Grandpa and catching the ball this time. Last night was almost a full moon and I thought about the day you passed. I am sure we will see each other, but not to soon I hope. I am slowly taking care of things that need to be done but I am in no rush to let something go. I found you stash of Hallmark greeting cards that you bought and never sent out. I realized you had those card on hand for the "just in case" times. I will put them to good use. Love you always and forever!!!!

  • 05/25/2021

    Decades ago I met Jean for the first time through her daughter Joan. She was teaching ceramics and even though I was not very good, Jean made me feel so talented. She handled life with such grace and good humor, she will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    I would like to thank every on for all the prayers and thoughts,for our mom she was the best mother that anyone would want,the service was the best because mom wanted it that way,from picking out her own dress down to the flowers that were to be there from the family,to the Hawaiian attire we wore,REST IN PEACE MOM,WE ALL LOVE YOU ,Your son Jimmy

  • 05/25/2021

    I worked with Jean at NEAP for many years and had many a laugh with her ,,,She will be missed

  • 05/25/2021

    OJ you were a good friend. You will always be missed and remembered in my heart. You were there for me when my mom passed. Joan I will I could be there for you and your family. I will be there in spirit with you tomorrow. Joan remember all the good times with your mother , the times you laughed together and times you cryied together. She will always be with you in your heart.

  • 05/25/2021

    Danielle and Joan, I am so sorry for the loss of Jean. Danielle and I met while working together and we shared a bond- that she was a friend to my daughter while she was growing up. More than her love of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, was the love of her "Nana". As I seen many of the pictures that she had posted, one trait stayed the same ,and has been passed to you is a beautiful heartfelt smile! May the Lord comfort during this trying moment.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joan and family, Mom is gone but not forgotten... My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Fondly, Barbara Richardson...Mansfield Ma.

  • 05/25/2021

    Hi Joan and Rick, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. May the memories of your times together help you find peace at this difficult time. Prayers, love and sympathy to you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    John, Joan, and Jim. Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She is now Young, Healthy, and watching over all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    R.I.P. Nana Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Nana Jean was a special lady and, although I've never met her in person, I'll miss her greatly. Annette Heinrichs

  • 05/25/2021

    Dearest Joan & Family: Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you today and in the days to come. Miss Jean is now singing with the angels. Love you all, Rudy, Patrice, Jacob 7 Zachary

  • 05/25/2021

    Mom you gone doesn't feel real at all. I keep feeling that I have to run to your house every waking moment! I keep looking at my watch wonder what you are doing right now, is it med time? I hurt sooooooo bad!! I never wanted you to go with me for my infusions but I want you to be with me this Friday when I get it done! I wished I could feel you around me but it is just not happening, does this mean you are way to busy with meeting up with Jean and Nana? Are you having a big party up there? I miss you soooo much! All my Love forever!!!!

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