Jean Marie (Pemberton) Myers

Jean Marie (Pemberton) Myers, 76, peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Woburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a prolonged illness. She was predeceased, by her devoted husband of 47 years, Charles Myers. Born in Boston on September 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Dineen) Pemberton and was one of ten children that included four sisters and five brothers. Jean had been employed at a variety of companies throughout her life including Sears in Boston, White Hen Pantry in Burlington, Sweetheart Plastics in Wilmington and the Tidd Home in Woburn. Her most cherished job however was as a homemaker, or as she put it, a “domestic engineer with a Mrs. degree.” Jean and Charles raised their family in Burlington, MA where she was a Cub Scout den mother. She was passionate about her family and very proud of the accomplishments achieved by her children and grandchildren. Some of Jean’s other passions included cake decorating and crocheting. All of her family members own a carefully crafted with love afghan. Jean and her husband Charles enjoyed trips to the casino as well as their annual family vacations to Old Orchard Beach in Maine where she could be found enjoying Pier french fries and Skee-Ball. She also enjoyed playing a variety of games with her family such as Yahtzee, 500 Rummy, Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, Solitaire, and Mahjong. When her children were growing up, they treasured the many walks uptown with her. Her deep love for the holidays, especially Christmas and Easter, was demonstrated by her love of Christmas decorating and by her children being decked out in their Easter outfits. She always made the holidays a most special time. Jean was a woman of integrity and was known for her kindness towards others and for her incredible strength; both of which she passed down to her six children and their families. She was known for her many favorite phrases and words of wisdom. Jean was also known for her empathy and was a believer of treating others in the same manner that one would expect to be treated. She believed in the power of keeping your word to others. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children Charles Myers and his fiancée Christine Molloy of Belchertown, MA, Stacie Brennan of Theresa, NY, Pamela Shampine and her husband Norman of Theresa, NY, Faith Encalada and her fiancé Marcus Evans of Goffstown, NH, Scott Myers and his wife Holly of Florida and Todd Myers and his wife Brenda of Townsend, MA, with whom she resided with for many years. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Frank Encalada. She also leaves behind her fourteen beloved grandchildren who affectionately called her Nana and Nana J. They will continue to carry on her legacy and her generous spirit through their accomplishments and through the many lives that they will continue to touch. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the Woburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center staff for the unfailing compassion, kindness, and affection that was show to Jean and her family during the last phase of her life. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in St. Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jean’s name to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284.