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Jean passed away on December 27, 2024 of natural causes in Sarasota Florida.
She was the daughter of Edward Nowak and Genowefa Nickowal.
Jean was born in New Bedford Massachusetts, where she lived most of her life before moving to Sarasota Florida when she retired in 2007.
Jean was employed by New Bedford Public Schools for 35 years. She taught for 21 years at Congdon School in New Bedford’s south end before spending her last 14 years as president of the New Bedford Educators Association.
She is survived by several cousins and Henry, her husband of 39 years.
She will be sorely missed.
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Ray Ferreira
I remember Jean Nowak (Duval) from Normandin Jr. High and NBHS Class of 1965. She was always smiling and she was a friend to all who knew her. Her husband is named Henry Duval, I believe he graduated from St. Anthony's High School in New Bedford, MA
Rest in Peace Jean.
Joseph Augustyn
So sorry to hear of this. Jean and I knew each other well at Normandin and NBHS, but, like too often happens, we lost touch once we graduated. I remember her as being very special. May she Rest in Peace.
Donald Lyonnais
Jean was my first romance relaqtionship at Normandin. We remained friends thru High school. She was sweet, adorable and smart. She will always be remembered. Wish her be peace at rest. God bless.
Melissa "Trudy" Faria (Medeiros)
I never knew her but always thought she was one of the prettiest girls in our class. Rest in peace, JeanPeter Hawes
andinI will miss you Jean. The few times we talked over the years we always connected. At Normandin in Mrs Sullivan's class- I think Sullivan tried to pair up Casey & Jean. Song about a strawberry blond. Jean had such a warm smile! Rest in peace Jean
Barbara Fernandes (Lanagan)
I was so sad to hear the news of Jean's passing. She was such a a lovely person. I remember her from Normandin and NBHS. Such fond memories of the class of 1965 and it's people.Robert Feingold
I am very sad to learn of Jean's passing. She was a beautiful, graceful person, inside and out.
David Gifford
I knew Jean and her family as I visited them a few times in their house when I was young and later worked with her brother in Berkshire Hathaway. She was beautiful, smart and had a strong personality. Rest in peace Jean.Robert Gurney
I am very sorry to hear of Jean's passing. We were in the same classes from K to 6, In JR and SR HS we shared no classes but she was always a welcome sight to see. A super nice person the world willbe a poorer place for her loss.