PAXTON: Jean T. (Meloche) Sheary, 85, formerly of Paxton, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Overlook Masonic Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest during a private ceremony on Tuesday, December 29.
Her husband, John (Jack) M. Sheary died in 2003. She leaves two sons; Kevin M. Sheary and his wife Robin of Salisbury and Brian V. Sheary and his wife Monique of Paxton, two daughters; Nancy E. Thibault and her husband Tracy of Spencer and Kathleen T. Hernjak and her husband David of Mechanicsburg, PA, a brother Daniel Meloche of Spencer, a sister Elizabeth Flory and her husband Cecil (Pete) of East Brookfield. She was predeceased by a brother Frederick Meloche, Jr. and a sister Marie Rosner. “Memere” had 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Jean was born in Worcester, daughter of Frederick and Beatrice (Allaire) Meloche.
She was a popular elementary school teacher at the Paxton Center School for many years and enjoyed sewing and crafting in retirement. She graduated from David Prouty High School and Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee. She was a member of St. Columba's Church in Paxton. Her infectious smile, laughter and love of life will be missed.
Please consider a donation in Jean’s memory to the Paxton Senior Center (Town of Paxton COA, 17 West St., Paxton, Ma. 01612). The family would like to thank those who cared for Jean and acknowledge the compassion that they showed during this long ordeal. J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing arrangements for the family.