Jeannette B. Sevigny

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Louis and Aurora (Bourassa) St. Jean, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Jeannette was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Academy and later was employed as a timekeeper for Mutterperl manufacturing prior to her retirement.

Jeannette fondly known as Grams, loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, Bingo, trips to the casino and truly enjoyed coloring in adult coloring books. Jeannette enjoyed playing Rummy with her daughter Lisa and winning…. Right up until her recent decline in health. She thoroughly enjoyed her visits with her great- granddaughters at the Sacred Heart Home. She was also a member of the AMVETS Auxiliary and the New Bedford Council on Aging.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa DeBrito of New Bedford; her grandchildren, Jennifer Richardson, Kellie-Ann DeBrito, Tricia DeBrito and Devin Costa; her great-grandchildren, Tenley Conner, Braley Camara and Violet Rose Connor. She was the mother of the late David Costa and sister of the late Eugene St. Jean, Helen LaPorte and Henry St. Jean.

Jeannette’s family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff of the Sacred Heart Home for their care and support provided to Jeannette.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeannette’s honor may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or https://www.stjude.org/give.html

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:00AM with a service at 9:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com