Jeanne E. Julian, 77, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was born February 16, 1941, to Jennie (Giannelli) and Antonio D’Ambrosio. She was the proud mother of John Baker and his wife Maureen, David Baker and his wife Barbara, Ron Baker, Donna Miller and her husband Bill, and Curt Julian. She was a beloved Nana to Mindy Baker, Ashley Baker, Erin Collinge and her husband Nate, Rachel Baker, Jenny Baker, Anna Baker, Katie Baker and Becky Miller. She also was a great-grandmother of Kalli-Rose & Kaelyn Collinge, Nevaeh and Ellyana Sierra. She is survived by her Sister Marie Scheet, and her husband Al, of San Diego, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Elisabeth Miller, and her brothers Robert D’Ambrosio and Gerald D’Ambrosio.
Jeanne graduated from Everett High School prior to moving to Tewksbury, Ma where she was a beloved member of the community for most of her life. She raised her family there and was active in Tewksbury Youth Baseball. Her home was a warm and welcoming gathering place, and her homemade pizza was highly sought after. Jeanne’s care and compassionate work as a C.N.A. offered endless comfort to her patients and resulted in many life-long friendships.
Her most recent years spent at Bunker Hill Estates in Derry were once again filled with friends and a strong sense of community. She liked nothing more than to open her home and heart to others and was always sharing her love of cooking with her friends and family. Zucchini harvests would be brought to her, which she lovingly baked into dozens of loaves of zucchini bread that was shared with many. And of course, her passion and love for the Red Sox which was legendary, and she seldom missed a game. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends gathered with the family on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 5-7pm at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St, Derry. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 24th. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Community Caregiver. https://comcaregivers.org/donate-to-community-caregivers/