When Jeanette Boone moved to Shawmut Avenue in 1982, the South End was in transition, and not a particularly smooth one.
Gentrification was just one of the neighborhood’s concerns. The town house she and her husband moved into was across the street from a popular gathering place for prostitutes and drug users.
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I am deeply saddened to learn of Jeanette's passing. I had an enormous amount of respect for Jeanette. She was brilliant, yet humble... sweet, yet strong. She was my neighbor for 13 years, and persuaded me to become a member of our Ward 9 Democrat Committee. I was a member for six years and was inspired by Jeanette's knowledge of Boston politics and pragmatic ways. Jeanette was a cheerful, friendly and classy woman. My heart goes out to Perry and their whole family...
Linda Orel