Mary Jean "Jeanne" Marchand Furey, 79 of Melrose, died January 8, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at Penacook Nursing Home in Haverhill, MA. Mary was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and graduated from Everett High School. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret Marchand of Melrose. Mary was married for 32 years to the late Lawrence Kenneth Furey. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her main goal in life was to see her family happy. Family members include son Michael Furey and daughter in law Joni of Atkinson, NH, daughter Judy Chamberlain and son in law John of Amesbury, MA, son Larry Furey and daughter in law Jodi of Epping, NH, sister Dolores Doherty of Melrose MA. Seven loved grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, sister in laws and brother in laws.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Mary's name to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, which Mary was a devoted supporter of. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St, Melrose MA on Friday January 13th from 4-8pm with a Celebration of Life at 7pm. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend.