Support Tom Jean's Family in Their Time of Loss

Hi. My name is Julie Howe. I am writing in regards to a beautiful family that I have been blessed with for many years. It is with a heavy heart that I Inform you of the passing of my ex husband and longtime friend Tom Jean. Tom passed on March 23rd 2025 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington MA with two of his sons, Jeremy and TJ by his side. Tom will always be remembered as “quite a character”, a hard worker, a funny guy. I consider myself blessed to have continued an ongoing strong friendship with Tom after divorcing 35 years ago. In the end, he really was one of my very best friends. We had one very amazing son together and 3 beautiful grandchildren.

Tom’s Family, especially his parents have always remained so very close to my heart. They have been there for me in every way possible from the day that I met them even though I became the “ex Daughter in law”, they never referred to me as an “ex”. They continued to love me unconditionally and all of my children. My heart breaks so badly for them through this loss as you will understand as you read on.

Tom’s parents, Joe and Joanne are unfortunately not strangers to loss and severe heartache.

They have endured the loss now of three sons in a span of seven years. Rob who passed at the young age of 51 in March of 2018, Joseph who passed at the young age of 44 in October 2021 and now Tom at the age of 56. It horrifies me to try to understand what they are going through although they remain strong on the outside, always humble, still full of love and kindness. Their concern for others and their strength is remarkably commendable considering all that they have been through and the losses that they have endured. The respect, love and admiration that I have for these amazing people is immeasurable. One can never imagine what it is to survive the loss of a child unless you have been through it. I certainly would not want anyone to understand because that would mean that they’ve experienced it. The amount of pain that this family has experienced is heart crushing.

Joe, Joanne and their now only surviving child Alison as well as Tom’s children are going through so much emotionally right now that I would like to ask for help for them (because they would never ask) in regards to covering the expense of Tom’s Services. For those of you who know this family are aware of the wonderful people that they are and how much they have helped others. We can never fill the voids in their hearts but we can show our love and appreciation for them by donating whatever we can to try to take some of the financial burden away.

Rob, Joe and now Tom will remain forever in our hearts. Please pray for peace and comfort for this family as they are all in our thoughts and remain close to our hearts through this difficult time.

Services for Tom will be held on Sunday March 30th 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Tyngsboro Funeral Home in Tyngsboro, MA.

Thank you with so much love. Julie