Jean Thistle

Thistle, Jean, of Norwell, peacefully passed away at the age of 74 on March 1, 2025, after a brief illness.

Jean was a special person to all who knew her. Throughout her life, Jean faced many challenges and obstacles. Jean dealt with them in her own way and never allowed them to diminish her spirit. Jean had many friends, attended the Habilitation Assistance Day Habilitation program, and enjoyed many activities, especially dances, the Special Olympics and vacations.

Jean was lovingly known to many as Jeannie. She enjoyed reading her braille books, loved music and dancing, her radio talk shows, especially “Where’s the Money”, going on trips, and had a passion for food, especially coffee, Wendy’s, and ice cream. Jean’s sense of humor was contagious and she always enjoyed a good laugh. She loved to be teased and had a phenomenal memory for dates of past events.

Jean is best remembered as a fighter, someone, who, when thrown a curve ball, fought back. When she experienced multiple residential moves, until she found a caring and loving home with her current residential provider Road to Responsibility, she was always able to make friends with staff and fellow house mates, as well as find comfort in the things that she enjoyed. When Jean fell and required more intense care, she worked hard to regain some of her strengthen back.

Jean will be remembered as a loving, kind, and funny individual who brought light to many, especially her friend Mary and her family, her fellow house mates, and the Randolph and Norwell residential staff. Her memory will continue to inspire and warm the hearts of those who knew her.

A Funeral Mass will be held for Jean at St. Albert the Great Parish, 1140 Washington St, Weymouth, on Saturday, March 15 at 11 AM.