Joné (Eldredge) Marceau, aged 90, of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Dexter House in Malden.
Joné was born on Christmas Day, 1933, in Malden, to the late John Butler Eldredge and Elizabeth Sarah (Doane) Eldredge. Raised in the neighborhoods of Revere and Somerville, she graduated from Somerville High School and pursued a career in nursing. As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Beth Israel Hospital, Joné not only cared for others but also met her future husband, Roger Marceau, whom she married in 1955.
Throughout her life, Joné dedicated herself to serving those around her. Her tenure as a nurse at Tewksbury State Hospital showcased her deep compassion, often bringing patients without family into her home for Sunday dinners. She transitioned to a Records Clerk at the Nashua Street RMV in Boston, a position she held for over 25 years. Joné’s love for dance led her to teach ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray Studios, touching many lives with her passion and grace.
Education was a continuous thread in her life story; she furthered her education at Bunker Hill Community College and later earned a cosmetology license, adding hairdressing to her array of skills.
A devout Catholic, Joné was a communicant at St. Joseph’s Church in Medford and St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. Her musical talents were often displayed in her church choirs, and she found joy in volunteering at the VA Hospital in Bedford and serving as a campfire leader and member of the Emblem Club at the Tewksbury/Wilmington Elks.
Joné’s greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved deeply.
She leaves behind a loving family: children Roger R. Marceau and his wife, Margaret of Marietta, CA; Robert A. Marceau of Lowell, MA; Susan E. Contardo and her husband, Joseph of Clinton, MA; Jeanne R. Riccio and her husband, Stephen of Tewksbury, MA; and Elizabeth A. Hickey and her husband, Terence of Jarrell, TX. She will also be deeply missed by her 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her brothers Ralph, Warren, and Fred, and her former husband and longtime friend, the late Roger R. Marceau, Joné’s life was one of vibrant service and enduring love.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the nurses at Dexter House, especially CNA Nora, for their compassionate care and support during Joné’s final days.
Memorial donations in memory of Joné may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Friends and loved ones are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Tewksbury Funeral Home. A funeral mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Williams Church in Tewksbury, with interment at Tewksbury Cemetery.