"To Betsy, Lois and Danny: I was so saddened to hear about your mom. I remember when we were all neighbors! Your mom was a very beautiful and caring woman. My prayers and love are with you all ????"
In loving memory of
Jean Marie Cameron
December 22, 1940 - March 20, 2021
Jean Cameron, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born December 22, 1940, in Fall River, MA to Francis Capone and Loretta (Maloney) Capone.
Jean was married to the late Alfred Cameron for 58 years, and together they raised their wonderful children.
Jean was a 1958 graduate of BMC Durfee High School after which she went on to graduate from Kinyon Campbell Business School.
In 2003 Jean retired from Stop & Shop after 28 years, prior to that worked at Duffy's Drug Store for 17 years and most recently worked at the Stone Bridge Water Department.
Jean enjoyed spending time with family and caring for her grandchildren and children of her extended family. She was an avid booster of their many teams and performances.
She enjoyed knitting and taking convertible rides to the Cape and traveling together with her husband.
She was an active parishioner at St Theresa's Church and also enjoyed hosting coffee hour at Holy Trinity Church.
Jean is survived by her children; Betsy Wood and her husband, Paul, of Holden, MA, Lois Scanlon of Tiverton, RI and Daniel Cameron and his wife Sandra, of Westport, MA.
She is also survived by her grandchildren; Amanda Scanlon, Sean Scanlon and his wife Kelsie, Peter and Natalie Wood, and Alexander and Jonathan Cameron, and her two great grandchildren; Amelia and Dustyn Scanlon
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road in Portsmouth, RI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday March 25, 2021 at 10:00 am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road in Portsmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Be Like Brit Foundation, 66 Pullman St, Worcester, MA 01606 and
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 90 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606, where she and her husband enjoyed volunteering for many years.
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"I was saddened to hear that your Mom passed away, sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Jean was a sweet lady, we worked together at S&S for a while, mostly I will always remember her from St. Theresa?s Church May she Rest In Peace, along with her loving husband. God Bless the family."
"Our hearts go out to all the family of cousin Jean. She will be remembered for her kindness and caring to all she knew, and she and Al were a perfect team! They are now united for all eternity. Our deepest condolences in your loss. Susan Capone and Keith Maloney Bristol, RI "
"What a shock! I am so sorry for your loss. Jean and Al were friends of my brother Dan. Jean and my aunt Mame were pretty close friends. She will be missed....lorraine lopes monteiro"