Jeannette J. Dube-Pomer, of Plymouth, remembered for opening her home to those in need, died peacefully Oct. 24. She was 88.
Born Aug. 15, 1938, she grew up in East Bridgewater. She was a cheerleader and graduate of the East Bridgewater High School, class of 1956, and the Boston Medical Dispensary where she was trained in hematology and pathology. Her early career was in the laboratory at the Brockton Hospital.
Family and friends remember her for her love of her family, her foster children, and opening her home to offer a safe harbor, a warm meal, and unconditional acceptance, especially to those who were going through troubled or difficult times.
She is survived by her children Timothy A. Butler (Ron) of Methuen, MA, Kellie Ann Caldwell (Chris), Christopher G. Butler (Carletta) of Plymouth, MA; her grandchildren Amy J. Fultz and George W. Caldwell (Megan) of Plymouth, MA; her great-grandchildren Hadley and Grady Caldwell of Plymouth, MA; and her brother A. Bruce Dube of Dennisport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Butler, of Whitman, MA, whom she married in 1959.
Funeral rites will be celebrated beginning with a short wake at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at St. Mary’s Church, 313 Court Street, Plymouth. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private later.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Activity Fund, Harbor Light Care Center, 19 Obery St., Plymouth, 02360.