Barbara Anne (Gauthier) Jolly's Obituary
Mrs. Barbara Anne (Gauthier) Jolly, 89, a resident of North Andover, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, July 27th, 2017 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA., with her loving family by her side.
She was born on December 29, 1927 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she was the daughter to the late Royal Henry and Mary (Donahue) Gauthier.
Barbara was educated in Saint Patrick's Grammar School and was a graduate of Saint Patrick's High School. She later attended School of Nursing at Saint John's Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts where she received her Nursing Degree. Barbara worked at the Telephone Company, as an RN for Murphy's Army Hospital, at Beth Israel Hospital and various Private Home Health Care Nursing. She also worked for the Department of Public Welfare in Lawrence, MA.
She attended Saint Michael's Church in North Andover, MA. and was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.
She enjoyed going out to eat and shopping. Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, she loved Hampton Beach and her visits to her place in Palm Beach, Florida.
Wife of the late Mr. J. William Jolly who passed away in March of 1999.
Her family members include Douglas Jolly and Jennifer Thebodeau of North Hampton, NH
her daughters Joanne Jolly-Kay and her husband David of Reading, MA
and Janel Jolly and her husband Tim Schlieder of Reading, MA.
Her Brother Robert Gauthier and his wife Ann of North Andover, MA.
Her Sister Joan Miller of Fairfield, CA.
As well as 3 Grandchildren Lindsay (Kay) Marotta and her husband Matthew Marotta, Michelle Kay and Kurt Schlieder and several nieces and nephews
Barbara was the mother of the late Joseph Jolly
Family and friends may call on Monday, July 31, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, No. Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 196 Main Street in North Andover, MA.
Burial will follow at the Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover, MA.
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