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Jean Oliver Obituary

Jean Marie Oliver SUMMERVILLE - Jean Marie Oliver, 67, of Summerville entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2014 surrounded by her family. Jean was born on September 5, 1946 in Boston, MA to Francis and Eleanor Geary. She married Frederick H. Oliver in 1969 and they were married for 20 years. She served as the payroll supervisor at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for 20 years before retiring in Summerville. She was active in her community, volunteering at the Summerville Senior Center and was also involved in her parish community at St. Therese of the Little Flower. She will be sorely missed by her friends and family. May her memory be eternal. She is survived by her three children, Melissa "Lisa" McGowen, Jefferson "Jeff" Oliver, both of Summerville, Jessica Chastek (James) of St. Paul, MN; four grandchildren, James, Francesca, Felicity, and Monika; sisters, Eleanor Jacobs (Paul), Barbara Cox (Ron) and nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Frederick H. Oliver and her sister, Patricia Geary. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese of the Little Flower, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. She will be laid to rest in Carolina Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Charleston. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222 www.carolinamemorial.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 12 to May 13, 2014.

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Phyllis Gelman

May 14, 2014

My sincere condolences to all of you. Miss Jean was one of the kindest women I ever had the pleasure of knowing. May she rest in peace. May G-d Bless her memory always.

Cecilia Bralick

May 14, 2014

She has left a beautiful legacy in her loving family. May she rest in eternal peace.

May 14, 2014

Jean will be missed.
Nancy, Denny, Dianne, and Bobby

Marcie & Sammie Douan

May 14, 2014

Ellie & Family, Marcie & I wish you and yours peace at this most difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you always. Marcie & Sammie

Barb and Ron Cox

May 14, 2014

To my sister Jean, you have been my sis and my friend. From sharing bedroom as kids to double dating when older, to hanging out together after moving here to SC...... Always in mine and Ron's heart.... love you.... Barb

Pete & Lisa Duggan

May 13, 2014

Cousin Jean, we will miss you! You were always so kind to me and my family; so pleasant to talk to & so full of life. You will be missed.

May 13, 2014

Jean, I will miss you - you were my fellow baker for the Christmas bake sale here at MEEI. You always had a smile for everyone. I am so happy that I had a chance to have known you.

Andrea Zweibel

May 13, 2014

Jean was a lovely person with whom it was a pleasure to work.

Tom Keane

May 13, 2014

I worked at Mass Eye and Ear with Jean for many years. She was always so kind and patient. The type of person who made this world a much better place. I hope it gives her family comfort to know that she made a difference in so many lives. She will be missed.

Linda Belkner

May 13, 2014

I was so sad to hear of Jean's passing. I was lucky to have worked with Jean at Mass Eye and Ear. She was always available to help and always had a kind word. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.

Lisa T

May 13, 2014

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Jean. She was my supervisor for a brief time at MEEI, but she made a large impact. She will be greatly missed by all.

Doug & Deb Simonton

May 13, 2014

We are sorry to hear about Jean's passing. We had the pleasure of working with Jean at Mass Eye and Ear for many years. Our thoughts and prayer are with her family during this difficult time.

Curwyn Bootman

May 13, 2014

My condolences to the family. Jean was always cordial and kind. knowing her has been a pleasure.

May 13, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Phil Johnson

May 13, 2014

My condolences to Jean's family. It was my pleasure to have worked with Jean for so many years and to have had the opportunity to know her. She was a special person and always went the extra mile. Her memory will live on forever.

Susan Seay

May 13, 2014

Jean was a remarkable lady, she will be sorely missed by all of us at Dorchester Seniors.

Mike and Laura Schirmer

May 12, 2014

Mike and I were so sorry to hear about Jean's passing. I remember her as a kind,compassionate person.
May the God of all comfort be with each of you at this time of great sorrow, and may the love of family and friends sustain you.

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