Jean F. (Carroll) Rossi, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long illness.

Born in Somerville on December 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Finn) Carroll. She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1952. Jean was a Telephone Operator employed by Bill Atlantic – New England Telephone for several years until her retirement.

Jean loved crocheting and making many gifts for family and friends who she loved and treasured.

Jean is survived by her nieces and nephews, Gene Morrill and his wife Kathleen, Jim Morrill, Paul Carroll, Brian Carroll, Stephen Carroll, and Deborah Carroll; and several cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Albert P. Rossi; and a son Michael Rossi.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, August 12 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden, MA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Activities Fund, 32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440. Please reference in memory of Jean F. Rossi.

Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA 01440, is handling the arrangements.

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