Julia Ann (Jaroszewicz) Stevenson

Some people live out Scripture with their lives. Julie Stevenson was one of them.

“Love is patient, love is kind…” from 1 Corinthians 13 was not simply something Julie believed; it was how she lived.

She was patient in every circumstance and kind and gentle in every interaction. She lived her life steadily and full of grace.

Julie Stevenson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She would have celebrated her 85 th birthday this March. While our hearts ache, we are comforted by knowing that this faithful woman of God is now in His presence.

Born on March 15, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts to John and Hedwig Jaroszewicz, Julie graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1958 and from Salem State College in 1962. She began her teaching career at the Highland and Tracy Schools in Lynn before moving to Georgetown in 1972, where she shaped generations of young lives at the Perley School as a beloved special education and Reading Recovery teacher.

Her colleagues lovingly called her “Saint Julie” due to her propensity to put others above herself. For many years, she also tutored children in reading from her home. Former students have frequently spoken about how her patience and encouragement had changed their lives for the better. Helping children believe in themselves was one of her quiet gifts to the world.

Julie met Gregory Stevenson as a teenager in Lynn through a close-knit group of friends. They were married at St. Michael’s Church on May 16, 1964, beginning a marriage that lasted over 60 years. Greg has shared simply that he loved her deeply and always will. Their life together was marked by devotion, faith, and laughter.

Julie had a playful way of ribbing Greg, a gentle teasing that reflected comfort, friendship, and decades of shared memories. Their partnership was rooted in loyalty, affection, and enduring commitment. Julie’s faith and family were at the center of her life. Everything in her life flowed from those two anchors.

Together she and Greg built a family in Georgetown and filled their home with warmth, prayer, and Polish tradition. Julie was deeply proud of her Polish heritage. She lovingly prepared traditional recipes for family gatherings and painted intricate Ukrainian eggs to celebrate religious holidays. She carried forward family traditions with joy and intention, such as singing the lullaby “Kotki Dwa”, which was once sung to her by her own mother.

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Over the years, Julie had many creative interests, including crafting, painting, cooking, baking, and gardening. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown and was active in St. Mary’s Women’s Club for many years. She volunteered generously and quietly supported numerous charitable causes. More than anything, she loved people. She encouraged and prayed for them. Her faith was not loud, it was lived. Her life reminds us that holiness is often expressed by small daily acts of love performed faithfully over time.

Julie and Greg’s greatest treasures are their children. Julie will be reunited in heaven with her beloved daughter Kristen, whom she forever carried in her heart. Julie consistently demonstrated strong compassion and love for her children. Her example was passed on to her cherished grandchildren, whom she adored and loved deeply and intentionally. They knew they were prayed for, celebrated, and treasured. She delighted in being their Babci, and they will forever remember the warmth, comfort, and steady love of their Polish grandmother.

Julie is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Stevenson, her sons, John Stevenson and his wife Jayne Stevenson of North Reading, James Stevenson of Brownfield, Maine, and Eric Stevenson and his partner Amanda Burns of Georgetown; her former daughter in law Amy Gullicksen; her grandchildren Elli, Arlo, and Zoe; her brother Edward Jaroszewicz and his wife Henryka; her sister, Joan Baldwin, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and former students who were blessed by her kindness.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours for Julie at Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, from 10 AM to noon on Saturday, March 14, followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Georgetown at 12:30 PM. Interment will occur at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Julie’s memory to the Easterseals Massachusetts at: massachusetts.easterseals.com

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