Laurel B Jenkins

Laurel B. Jenkins (Laurie) of Marlborough MA. passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Bernard Jenkins and Alice Robertson.  She has 3 brothers, William West, James West and Charles West as well as 3 sisters Susan West, Martha West and Bernadette (Julie) Jenkins.

Laurel grew up in Quincy MA. She graduated from North Quincy High School Class of 1965.  She went on to become a hairdresser and a bartender.

Laurel is survived by her 3 children, Michael Jenkins of Bolton, MA, Louis DeSimone of Lemars, IA and her daughter Josephine Helmboldt of Plainville, MA. She had 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Meagan, Jaclyn, Emily, Tanya, Cameron, Dominic, Nico, Samantha, Noah, Jasmine and Thomas.  She also had 3 great grandchildren.

Laurel led a very spiritual life and was an avid lover of Harley Davidson. Laurel enjoyed cooking, the beach, painting, music, movies, dance and theater.

After cremation, a celebration of Laurel’s life will be held at a future date.

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