Jean K. (Kennedy) Harley

Jean F. (Kennedy) Harley, 85, of Myricks, Berkley, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. A former resident of Dover, NH, she was the widow of Donald F. Harley and the companion of the late Murray Randall. The daughter of Doris M. and William P. Kennedy, Jean was raised in Newton, MA, and was a 1957 graduate of Newton High School. She attended Boston University and spent several years in Germany. She and her husband Donald would settle in Dover, NH, where she managed the Food Services Department at UNH. In 2004, Jean relocated to Myricks to manage Myricks Airfield in Berkley, MA, alongside Murray. Known for her hands-on approach, she could often be seen mowing the grass or attending to the fuel pump. During the winters, she and Murray would fly to Crooked Island in the Bahamas. Following Murray's passing in 2017, Jean took over as president of the Myricks Airfield foundation, overseeing airport operations with her characteristic determination. A devoted cat owner, Jean was also a passionate advocate for animal rights. She enjoyed jazz music, rug hooking, and contributed to the Berkley Council on Aging. She leaves behind her two cats and a community of fellow pilots. Services are entrusted to Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford Street, Lakeville, MA 02347.

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