Jean Peckham, Age 92, of Davidsonville for the last nine years and formerly of Weymouth, MA, for the previous 56, surrendered her fight against Parkinson's on December 22, 2021.
Born in Revere, MA, July 19, 1929, she was the second daughter of Annie and Thomas Waddell. A graduate of Revere High and Burdette Business School, she worked for 24 years as half of the Athletic Department of Emerson College. James Peckham, her husband of 60+ years, was the other half. Together they also ran the "Earning the Right to Win" wrestling camp at their home for 24 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Margaret; and the love of her life, Jim. She is survived by daughter Diana (Barry Sullivan) of Danbury, NH, and son Matthew (Carolyn Charney) of NY; four grandchildren: Alexandra Reynolds (Matt) of Belchertown, MA, Sean Sullivan (Ashley) of Danbury, NH, Katherine Sullivan of Annapolis, MD, and Emily Peckham of Boston, MA; three great-grandchildren: Leif Sullivan and Jack and Cara Reynolds. Other survivors include son-of-the-heart Rod Buttry (Carol Emmanuelson); brother-in-law George Stitt; nephew George Stitt, nieces Lisa Haley (Rod) and Vicky Van Wort (Ray) and their families.
Following Cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held in NH, post the latest COVID wave. Please check Lasting Tributes' website for details. Online condolences may be made at www.LastingTributesFuneralCare.com
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