Jeanne M. (Doherty) Camacho, of Winthrop, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 18, 2020. She was 94 years old. Jeanne was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Camacho. Born and raised in Winthrop, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles E. and Marion (Cousins) Doherty.
Jeanne was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1943. In 1948, she married her beloved husband Paul. Prior to her retirement, Jeanne was a long time employee and head of the sales department at the former Almy’s Department Store.
Jeanne was the devoted mother of Paul Camacho and his wife Kathryn of Sewickley, PA., and Janet Magee and her husband George of Winthrop. Jeanne is the adored grandmother of Sean, Lisa, Alyson, Christie and Paul; great-grandmother of Corey, Brianna, Bobby, Amelia, Kailey, Joshua, Benjamin, Madison, Julia, Mavron, Travis and Hailey and the great-great grandmother of Logan, Brynnliegh and Maverick. She was the dear sister of the late Marilyn L. Costigan, Barbara Iannelli, and Charles and Robert Doherty. Jeanne is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with C.D.C., the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health and the Archdiocese of Boston guidelines on large gatherings, her funeral and burial service will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP. Donations in her name can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop, MA. 02152. To celebrate and honor Jeanne’s life during this emergency crisis, please feel to send a card to the family or funeral home, leave a message of condolence on our website, or send a donation to honor Jeanne. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to her family.