Jessica Duplessie

It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Jessica L Duplessie (nee Boelsen) after a long battle with cancer, which came to a peaceful end March 29 at the age of 53. She was a remarkable woman known for her radiant spirit, sharp wit and immense love for her family and friends. Born Sept. 23, 1970, in Hopkinton, she went through the Hopkinton school system, graduating in 1988.

Jessica was a lover of life and sought to experience all it had to offer, casting her net wide in her favorite vacation spots — anywhere and everywhere. Her warm and polite nature, combined with her intelligence and profound beauty, lit up any room she entered. She had a knack for being present and making others feel seen and heard, a trait that added to her charm.

One of her greatest accomplishments, as she often said, was her children. Their success and happiness were her greatest pride. Beyond her immediate family, Jessica also demonstrated her caring and generous nature through her support for various causes, focusing on children, and her extended family and friends.

A memorial service to honor Jessica will be held April 20 at noon at Ginley Funeral Home in Franklin.

Jessica taught us how to love unconditionally, live fully and leave a legacy of kindness. Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her spirit and love will continue to live on in those who were fortunate enough to know her.

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