FRANKLIN: Jean M. DeAndrade

Jean M. (Flynn) DeAndrade, 79, of Franklin, MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer.

Born in Milford on June 14, 1947, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Leonard and Etta Mae (Tanner) Flynn. She was the loving mother of John DeAndrade and his fiancée, Gail Nebel, of Winsted, CT, and Michelle “Holly” (DeAndrade) Kenney and her husband, Michael, of Bellingham, MA.

Affectionately known as “Meeps,” she leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Connor Kenney of Franklin, MA, Shawna Kenney of Bellingham, MA, and Eric Nebel of Winsted, CT. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Nisil, of Wrentham, MA, and leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Gertrude Griffith, Melvin Griffith, Chester Griffith, Helen Caterina, and Irene Flynn.

A lifelong resident of Franklin, Jeanne worked as a customer service associate at Attleboro Toyota for over twenty years before retiring. She also volunteered at the Franklin Food Pantry for a time before her diagnosis.

Jeanne enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crocheting, and making jewelry. She was also an enthusiastic and devoted Elvis Presley fan. Above all, she treasured the time spent with the people she loved and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Her funeral service will be held on October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Ginley Funeral Home,(ginleyfuneralhomes.com). 131 Main St., Franklin, MA

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean M. DeAndrade may be made to Salmon Hospice, 37 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757.