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Jeanne lovingly created clothing and stuffed toys for her children and grandchildren.

Jeanne M. Medeiros (nee Debooserie), 94, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Jeanne was predeceased by Joseph, her husband of 58 years. She was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket where she and her husband lived throughout their marriage and raised their five children.

Jeanne was a graduate of St. Jean Baptiste Academy and earned her A.S. Degree in Paralegal Studies at Johnson & Wales University. After raising her family, Jeanne returned to the workforce doing bookkeeping and office work for several non-profit organizations.

For many years, Jeanne was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Pawtucket and volunteered her time and talents as secretary, CCD and Bible School teacher, and choir member.

A skilled seamstress, Jeanne lovingly created clothing and stuffed toys for her children and grandchildren. She was always happy to help out by repairing Church vestments and was known to be called in to make emergency alterations to wedding and prom attire.

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She showed great kindness and empathy towards her students who came from various backgrounds.

Jeanne taught ESL (English as a Second Language) for more than 20 years with Literacy Volunteers at the Pawtucket Public Library. She showed great kindness and empathy towards her students who came from various backgrounds and wished to improve their language skills.

Jeanne was a wonderful cook and baker and, being fluent in French, often translated French recipes to English for her family. Through her 80’s, she cooked every holiday meal in her home using recipes that she passed down to her children and grandchildren.

She leaves behind her daughter Jo Anne of Pawtucket, and sons Michael (Kim) of Cumberland, Paul (Debra) of Cranston, Jon (Stephanie) of Exeter, and James of Brooklyn, NY, as well as her grandchildren Alyssa, Matthew and Isabella and a nephew, Robert Seccareccia. She was predeceased by her sister, Claire M. Seccareccia.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Jeanne’s Life Celebration starting with visiting hours on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Route 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road, Cumberland RI with burial afterward in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.ONLINE MEMORIAL: jjduffyfuneralhome.com