In loving memory of

Shelley F. Jean
August 20, 1953 - January 2, 2020

Shelley F. Jean, age 66, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 2, 2020. She was the wife of the late Gerard Jean Sr.

Shelley was born in Newport to Edward Foster III and Shirley (Perry) Foster, and graduated from Rogers High School. Shelley had the gift in life of knowing what she wanted to do from a young age, and excelled at that throughout her life. She was self-employed as a hairdresser for over 45 years. Early in her career she owned salons in Newport and Middletown, but is best known to her clients as the owner of Shear Power in Portsmouth for the last 30 years. When not hard at work, Shelley loved time with her grandchildren, trips to the casinos, and went on dozens of cruises to Bermuda with her sister and brother in law for a chance to enjoy the sun and change of scenery.

Shelley is survived by her son Gerard Jay Jean, Jr. of Griswold, CT, her grandsons Travis and Jaxson Jean, her two sisters, Cynthia Mosher of Portsmouth and Carolyn Quamme of Niantic, CT. She also leaves several aunts and uncleBeverly Allen, Colleen Petrin, Sandra Wescott and Paul Perry and nieces and nephews, Janice Fiscus, Kevin Mosher, and Dominic Cassarino. She was preceded in death by her niece Jonelle Quamme.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.


Tributes

Ann A Cabral wrote on Jan 13, 2020:

"My condolences to Shellys family, I enjoyed the years I worked for her, some fun times. She was too young to go but rest in peace. God bless, Ann"

Ron Dupont wrote on Jan 10, 2020:

"Sweetheart I am so shocked and hart broken to hear of your passing because you where their for me when Melinda/Todd passed and helped me through the hard times. I will miss so munch because I was so close to you and now I have lost a wife, son and now one of deepest friends. My God bless you and my you, Melinda and Todd be together again. You will always have a place in my heart. Love always Ron"

Linda Jackson wrote on Jan 9, 2020:

"Shelley you always had a beautiful heart. We had so many wonderful laughs in Cosmetology and beyond. You will be missed by so many people. Rest in eternal peace....until we meet again"

Denise M Clement wrote on Jan 8, 2020:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you as I am so sorry for your loss. May our condolences bring you comfort and help you feel surrounded by love as our memories of Shelley provide us with comfort. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies."

Doris Miller wrote on Jan 8, 2020:

"We shared so many laughs about a mutual acquaintance. Can't believe that isn't going to happen anymore. You will be greatly missed! My sincere condolences to all of the family. A very bright spot is gone from your lives.Doris Miller"

Regina Oliveira wrote on Jan 7, 2020:

"Prayers and thoughts to Shelleys family from Regina Oliveira (mother of Doreen Watson)who worked for Shelley for a number of years."

Rebecca Sanford wrote on Jan 6, 2020:

"I love you very much Aunt Shelley"

Kathleen Humes Weaver wrote on Jan 6, 2020:

"I am heart broken.I will miss you my friend.My sincere condolences to all of Shelley's family."