October 13, 2011
Salander, Jean B.
Jean Beatrice (Thomson) Salander, a longtime resident of West Roxbury, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at her home in West Roxbury. She was 80. Jean was born July 25, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Edward W. and Florence (Bigelow) Thomson. She graduated from Roslindale High School and attended Westbrook Junior College in Westbrook, Maine for a year. Jean first worked for the John Hancock Insurance Company and the Dedham Transcript Newspaper but spent most of her career working as an assistant comptroller for the Town of Dedham. She retired in 1993 after spending 17 years of service to the Town. Jean enjoyed knitting, playing the piano, skiing, reading, ice skating and roller skating. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, and was a member of the Bridge Club and the Girls Club. Jean loved animals and will be missed by her current canine, Buddy. Jean is survived by her husband, Robert H. Salander; her two daughters, Susan Jean Salander of Lancaster, Massachusetts, and Linda Jean Mastroianni of Cary, North Carolina; and her two grandchildren, Alexander J. and Sarah A. Mastroianni. She was the sister of the late James Thomson. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, October 16th from 4 to 7 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Jean’s funeral will be held Monday, October 17th at 1 PM at the funeral home followed by burial in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 would be appreciated.
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Bob, Sue, Linda, Ralph and family..we are so sorry for your loss. Jean was amazing…I remember her especially as we grew up on Vincent Road and she was such a bright light in our lives. Coffee at my parents house, our trip to Canada, many guitar sing a longs, her sharp wit, laugh and stories will never be forgotten and also in raising my family how she always told me how she LOVED to PLAY with her children…so I learned to forget the housework,and errands sometimes and remember to stay in the moment,because childhood passes to quickly…I never forgot her lessons. I will miss her and know that now Anne and Vinny have her back for coffee visits…love you all, Mary, Tom and family AND ALL the Perilli Children!!!!
Linda and Sue: Your mother was an amazing person. So full of life and so much fun to be around. She had the best laugh. Both your mom and dad were great friends to our parents. She will be missed.
Dear Ralph and Susan,
Ed and I are so very sorry for your loss! Jean sounds like she was an incredible lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and the rest of her family this coming Monday. We will send our donation as you wish.
With deepest sympathy,
Ed and Sheila
Our deepest sympathy for you and Jean’s family!
Mr. Salander,Susan and Linda:
Jean was like a 2nd mother to me growing up. She was always after Susan and I to get a job, preferably at Roche Bros. She encouraged us to apply seperately, which we did not; needless to say we never got a job at Roche Bros. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. I loved all the times spent in Maine and the last vacation we took together in Monsterrat. Rest in Peace Mrs. Salander. Much love, Joanne
WELL SHE CERTAINLY HAD SOME HARD TIMES IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, AND THEY WERE BOTH THE VERY BEST OF FRIENDS WITH US.WE REALLY DID A LOT OF CAMPING ALL OVER FROM CANADA DOWN TO “MYRTLE BEACH” AND WHEN VICKI GOT SICK THEY CAME TO VISIT ALMOST EVERY DAY. I HOPE THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW IN HEAVEN.
MY SYMPATHY IS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY AND I KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH.
LOVE SONNY
Dear Bob,
I am sorry for your loss of your wife. I never met her, but I recall you well from the years that you and I were colleagues at Dedham Middle School. The words of other writers tell me that your wife was a lady who contributed much to the people who knew her.
Ron Gregory
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dear Sandy, Susan, and Linda,
Please accept my deep condolences on the passing of your wife and mother. I remember Jean from almost 50 years ago when going with my grandparents to Flossie’s and Teddy’s house in West Roxbury. Jean was energetic, upbeat, and possessed a great sense of humor. I hope the Bigelow cousins are enjoying a nice reunion in heaven. May your memories bring you peace.