Obituary of Jean Marie MacArthur

Jean Marie MacArthur, a woman who loved her family, friends, and work, passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer at her home with her husband and daughters at her bedside on Tuesday morning, February 2, 2010. She was 67 years old. Jean was born in Boston. She grew up in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. She lived in Burlington for 27 years prior to moving to Chelmsford 10 years ago. After raising her children, Jean joined her husband and father-in-law in founding the Butcher’s Pride meat market in Burlington. She loved the work, her fellow employees and the customers so much, that when the family sold the store, she remained with the new owners for several more years. She was currently working as a Patient Flow Coordinator in the Radiology Department of the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington for the past 15 years. She loved her job and worked as long as she was physically able. Jean’s other love was that of her family. She married her husband Doug in June of 1962. Over the past 47 years they shared their work, dreams, desire to see the world, hobbies, interests, and raising a family. She was a devoted daughter and sister. She was a loving and understanding mother. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was always there with a helping hand, a special gift, or just to share their company. She leaves her family and friends lasting memories and will be forever remembered. Jean was the beloved wife of Douglas A. MacArthur. She was the loving mother of Donna J. Cossar & her husband Richard of Tewksbury and Lisa A. Vogel & her husband Philip of Somerville. She was the daughter of Mary Souza of Somerville & the late Eugene Souza. She was the sister of Stephen Souza & his wife Beverly of Sandwich and the late Dolores Souza. She was the proud grandmother of Ashley, Matthew & Ryan Vogel and Amanda & Lindsey Cossar. She was the sister-in-law of Russell & Gail MacArthur, Joan MacArthur all of CA and the late Richard MacArthur. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Friday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. Following a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 12 Noon. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Jean’s name may be made to the Winchester Hospital Oncology Dept., C/O Winchester Hospital Foundation, 611 Main St., Winchester, MA 01890.