Grafton – Jean M. (Hurley) Drago, 83, passed peacefully at home Monday, May 16, 2016 in the love and care of her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, William B. Drago, with whom she would have celebrated their 60th anniversary Sept. 3 of this year.
She also leaves her loving children, Vincent “Jimmy” Drago; John W. Drago; and Janice C. Arrigo, her husband, Glenn, and their children, Tyler, Brooke, and Scott. She also leaves her cherished aunt, Mary Penella of North Quincy, several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Jean was born July 19, 1932 in Medford, the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Bottini) Hurley. She was raised in Medford and was a 1950 graduate of Somerville High School.
She began her working career with John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston. She then married her husband Bill Sept. 3, 1956, and they then moved to Grafton in 1969 where they raised their family.
Jean was a longtime employee of the town of Grafton, retiring as the Treasurer/Collector for the town. She also was a volunteer librarian at the North Street Elementary School, and she helped her husband Bill at the Grafton Senior Center.
Jean was a devout parishioner of St. Philip’s Church, where she taught Religious Education and volunteered at many church Christmas fairs.
Jean’s most precious asset was always her family. She enjoyed arts, crafts, toll painting and was well known as the “Neighborhood Mom” of Keith Hill.
Her family suggests you honor and remember Jean with donations to the Grafton Senior Center, 30 Providence Rd., Grafton Municipal Center, Grafton, MA 01519.
Jean’s funeral will be held Friday, May 20 from The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. (Routes 122 & 140), North Grafton, followed by the celebration of her funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at her Parish Church of St. Philip, 12 West St., Grafton Center. She will then be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in South Grafton. All are invited to join her family at calling hours Thursday, May 19, from 5-8 p.m., at the Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton.
To offer condolences and share memories of Jean, visit her online guestbook at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com.
