Helen J. "Jackie" Fennelly-Randazza Obituary (1935 - 2026)

Helen J. “Jackie” Fennelly-Randazza, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Bridges by EPOCH at Andover surrounded by her three sons. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Randazza. She was born in Reading, PA on June 27, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Verna (McCoy) (Nye) Hiester. Jackie graduated from Abington School of Nursing in PA as an R.N. She practiced Nursing for her entire career, specializing in maternity. She was a fixture at Lowell General Hospital until retirement. Her support for thousands of new mothers and their babies was her gift to the Merrimack valley. Jackie raised her family in Chelmsford where she developed a passion for tennis and found lifelong friends at the Chelmsford Swimming and Tennis club. After retirement she lived in Haverhill, MA and Naples FL where she applied her competitive spirit to golf and bocce. She is survived by her sons Michael Fennelly and wife Deirdre of Warren, VT, James Fennelly and Janice of Andover, MA and Jeremy Fennelly and Hiba of Escondido, CA. as well as her grandchildren Evan Fennelly, Colin Fennelly, Anne Fennelly, Lauren Fennelly, Noor Fennelly and Ashley Fennelly. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Carl Nye; and sisters Sherry Courtney and Rae Etta Orr. Jackie was an outgoing, positive person who was absolutely devoted to family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 20, 2026. Please contact James at jackiefcelebrationoflife@gmail.com for details.