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Jean S. (Callahan) Dennis

At 93 years

November 18, 1928 – August 30, 2022

Family & friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 7th in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., LYNN at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Lynn. Please meet directly at church. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted.

Jean S. (Callahan) Dennis, beloved wife of William A. Dennis of Swampscott with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on August 30th surrounded by her family.  She was born in Lynn, daughter of the late James C. and M. Louise (Landry) Callahan.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Girls’ High School and Salem State Teachers College.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed at various Lynn schools as a Title I reading specialist.

Jean loved and lived her life through faith and for her family and friends.  People often stated that Jean was the epitome of a true Catholic, always putting others before herself.  Ever devoted to her faith, she attended or watched the daily Mass.  Her friendships lasted a lifetime, as depicted by all the pictures covering all sides of her refrigerator.  Those pictures included her children, grandchildren and even friends of her grandchildren. Jean was so proud of her family and all their accomplishments.  She loved music and playing the piano with her family surrounding her singing.

Jean was the proud mother of six children, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and their spouses:  Catherine and Jack Glencross of Lynnfield, Mary Anderson and the late Phil Anderson of Lynnfield, William A. Dennis, Jr. of Stuart, FL, the late Margaret Dennis, Carolyn and Michael Gallagher of Topsfield, and James P. Dennis of Swampscott and his fiancée Brenda Supino of Lynnfield. She was loved by all of her grandchildren: Erin and Brian Morin, John Glencross, Kristin and Nick Faivre, Phil and Ashley Anderson, the late Dean M. Dennis and his fiancée Amanda Langan, Patrick William Dennis and Anna Jean Dennis, Michael Gallagher and his fiancée Madison Gleason, Allyson, Julie, and Tara Gallagher   She was the proud great grandmother of Tyler James Dennis and Emma Madeline Dennis, Philip and Joseph Anderson, Violet and Vincent Faivre and Benjamin Morin. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Marie A. Brown and James C. Callahan, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Mary’s High School, 35 Tremont St., Lynn or Catholic Charities North, 280 Washington St., Salem, MA.

Services

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn
(Please meet directly at Church)

Interment

St. Mary Cemetery, Lynn

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8 Messages Send your condolences
  1. ray donnelly
    Sep 8 2022

    Bill, Jim and family
    Forty-five years ago, I first met your wife and mother; her smile was radiant ;that smile never wavered She led with her heart and touched countless lives
    An angel on earth, I have no doubt that she will always be an angel in heaven !
    My sincerest condolences.

  2. Graceann Ross
    Sep 5 2022

    Jim and family, so sorry for your loss. May Jean Rest In Peace and May you always treasure your memories. ♥️

  3. Sharon Casey
    Sep 5 2022

    Dennis Family ~ We were blessed to know Jean and always loved seeing her. She was always so happy, supportive and inquisitive about all of our family. She was an amazing friend to our Aunt Trudy. We know that many welcomed her with open arms at the Pearly Gates. Wishing you comfort from your many beautiful memories of an incredible woman. With much love, The Casey Family

  4. Marge Callahan
    Sep 5 2022

    I was so sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. She was always a delight to meet, so joyful, warm and friendly. She was so proud of her wonderful family. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Well done good and faithful servant. Rest In
    Love,
    Marge Callahan

  5. Nancy and Kevin Deady
    Sep 5 2022

    To the Dennis family, our deepest sympathy on your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all

  6. mark Durgin and family
    Sep 3 2022

    Mr.Dennis , Mike , Ann and family, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Wish I could be there ,but sending prayers from SC .

    God Bless you guys and remember all the smiles she gave you all.

    Mark Durgin and Family
    Charleston SC

  7. Lynette and Mike Cash
    Sep 3 2022

    My thoughts and prayers are with Jean’s family. What a family she had! As a wonderful neighbor you could hear them when they would come visit and go for a swim with mom and dad. Jean was a wonderful, caring neighbor and believed in God and her family and friends. I had always wished she could have met our mother. I think they would have been good friends.

    Bill, Jean is with God watching over you and waiting. I truly believe we will all be reunited in Heaven. I am praying for you and all your wonderful family.

  8. Sharon Horton
    Sep 2 2022

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. And Mrs Dennis when they visited Stuart, Fl. Sending light and love to you all. Her smiling face and loving soul will be missed

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

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