Marcelle A. Jean

WINCHENDON - Marcelle A. Jean, 59, died unexpectedly Friday morning, September 22, 2017 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in North Attleboro, MA on November 16, 1957, daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Fletcher) Smith, and had lived in Winchendon and Gardner for many years.  Marcelle went to special schools in New Hampshire.

Mrs. Jean was involved in Winchendon schools for many years, volunteering in the third grade.  She was well liked in the Winchendon community.  She was a very devoted Christian and loved the Lord with all of her heart.  She was a member of Church of the Redeemed.  Marcelle enjoyed going to church, volunteering and spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ernie Jean; daughters Beth Smith of Winchendon and Jessica and Eric Dewey of Gardner; brothers, Walter Smith and his wife Donna of Winchendon, Paul Smith and his wife Jane of Peabody, Eddie Smith of Fitchburg and Michael Smith of Gardner.  She is also survived by five grandchildren, Patricia Montesion, Alex Melanson, Zachary Smith, Victoria Dewey and Arianna Smith and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was very close to her aunt Stella Staknis, who lives in Spencer.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Mary and brother in law Bob.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home.  The Rev. Beverly Long will officiate.

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