Jean Davis Hebert, 95, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1929, in Cambridge, MA, to the late William and Maude (Gray) MacGregor.
A natural caregiver, Jean enjoyed a 40- year career in nursing. She was a graduate of Melrose Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1950.
Jean adored her family and loved spending time with them. She was quick to smile and have a laugh. Jean and her husband Arthur raised their family in Saugus, MA, and retired to sunny Florida in the early 1990’s. After returning to New England in 2013, she made numerous friends in Derry and was well known and loved by many in the community.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Arthur Hebert and their six children, Ellen Hamor (Gary), Linda Brescia (Ralph), James Hebert (Lisa), Lorraine Burt (Chris, deceased), Brian Hebert (Mary) and Sandra Schneider (Corey), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by her brother, Bob MacGregor and her sister, Beth MacGregor.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 4-8 PM in the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH. A private graveside service will be held for family at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Foundation (Hospice), Bedford, NH.