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Josephine M. Carroll (Lelli) passed away peacefully September 22, 2024, at the age of 94. Jo was raised in Framingham, MA & later moved to Kensington, NH. Known as "Jo" to family & friends, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 33 years, Dennis "Denny" Carroll, and her former husband Joseph "JR" Evans. Jo was the daughter of the late Angelo & Pia (Graziosi) Lelli and the sister of the late Joseph Lelli all of Framingham, MA. She was the loving mother of her son Daryl Evans & his wife Linda of Needham, MA and devoted grandmother of Sam & Nina Evans. She was the cherished stepmother to Kathy (Carroll) Faddoul, Stephen Carroll & Denise Carroll, and step grandmother to Renie, Emma & Georgia Faddoul, and Ben & Adrianne Carroll. Jo was also Aunt to several nieces & nephews. Jo attended classes at New England School of Art & was employed for many years at Fenwal Electronics Corp. in Framingham. Jo was a talented, creative artist & craftsperson, showcasing a passion for wreath making, flower arranging and impeccable Calligraphy & handwriting skills. Jo loved spending summer days at the family cottage at Agawam Beach in Wareham and later travelling with Dennis on many occasions to their favorite destination, Aruba. As pet lovers Jo & Dennis were the parents of numerous Cockerspaniels throughout their time together on Old Pasture Road in Kensington.
Jo will be laid to rest at a private graveside service on October 5th in Kensington, NH.
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