Jean E. Cummings

Jean Cummings, 87 years old, passed away on July 28, 2022 at the Emerson Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jean was born on December 29, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts, to Catherine (Hynes) and William McIntosh. She lived most of her adult life in Groton, Massachusetts where she raised her family of eight children. She was a dedicated wife and mother who was actively involved in the community and church. Everyone who knew Jean would say that to know her was to love her. She was everyone's mother, and she welcomed all who happened upon her door.

Jean worked as a florist for nearly 60 years, and owned her own floral shop, Jean’s Flowers and Art, in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She was renowned for her baking skills including professional cake decorating. She was a talented artist who loved to paint in acrylics and mastered any craft she tried. Jean was an avid traveler but loved New England, and one of her favorite places to visit was Ogunquit, Maine. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry. Her biggest joy was spending time with her large family.

Jean was pre-deceased by her parents, as well as her four siblings, Mary Alice McIntosh, John McIntosh, Marjorie McIntosh, Patricia Primmerman and her beloved son William (Hal) Cummings. She is survived by seven children, Diane Dupre and her husband Guy of Amherst, NH, John Cummings and his wife Melissa, of Wilton, NH, Mary Archambault of Chelmsford, MA, Kathleen White of TX, James Cummings of Wilmington, MA, Patricia Liberis and her husband Brandon of Pepperell, MA, and AnnMarie Cummings and her husband Jeffrey Hadden of Barrington, NH. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews that she held near and dear to her heart.

Calling hours for Jean will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School Street, Groton, MA on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00. There will also be a Mass at St. James Church, 13 St. James Ave., at 10:00 on August 6, 2022. All are welcome to attend.

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 45 School Street, Groton, MA 978-486-3709. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit www.badgerfuneral.com