Of Malden. A retired account manager for Boston Children’s Hospital passed away on Tuesday, April 4th, after a lengthy illness. Jean was born in Chelsea, MA in 1939, the daughter of Chester Wozniak and Mary (Harrington) Wozniak. She was raised in Chelsea, MA and graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1957. After spending time in Everett, MA Jean eventually settled down in Malden, MA. She was married to Robert “Bob” Abbott of Malden, MA for 41 years. Jean enjoyed knitting and reading and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynnmarie Halpin and her husband Kevin Halpin of Saugus, her granddaughters Erin Halpin of Saugus, Elizabeth Halpin of Revere, and Brigitte Halpin-Passariello, and her great-grandchildren Marcella, Andrew, Francesca and Ozzy and extended family and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Barbara Freitas, Evelyn Wisniewski, Chester Wozniak, Patricia Wozniak and Joseph Wozniak.
Funeral services will be held graveside at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St, Peabody on Friday, April 14, 2023 @ 2 PM.