Jeannette "Babe" (Levesque) Sharpe, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover, MA.
Born and raised in Methuen, Massachusetts, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Merilda and David Levesque. She lived in Lawrence, Massachusetts most of her life, where she raised her family. Jeannette worked at Raytheon for over 25 years before retiring in 1995.
She enjoyed traveling through the years to Florida, Vegas and many trips to Hawaii. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, bingo and cooking.
Wife of the late Alfred J. Sharpe
Jeannette is survived by her children
Her daughter Phyllis and her husband Guy Grasso of Methuen, MA
her son Sam Howard and his wife Nam of Thailand
her daughter the late Catherine Bertrand
her sister Yvonne Levesque of Norfolk, MA
She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren Don, Steven, Michelle, Tony, Lauren, Marcie, Jen, Linda and Joleen and her late granddaughter Katie Grasso. and 9 Great Grandchildren. As well as several nieces and nephews.
Jeannette is predeceased by her Sisters; Arlene Gordon, Teresa Lamirande, Hilda Privitera, and Merilda Lamontagne. Her brothers Joseph Levesque, Al Levesque, David Levesque and Ronald Levesque.
It is with Immense Gratitude that we say thank you to the Prescott House for the extraordinary care, love and support they gave our mother, to the Compassus Hospice and to Lisa Breen from the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home for all the care and compassion given through this difficult time.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 18th, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Her funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19th, 2016. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.