Marie Breen, 100

Marie (Mary Sweeney) Breen of Hull died June 12, 2022 at 100 years old.

Mrs. Breen was the beloved wife of 67 years of the late Robert H. Breen, loving mother of Robert M. Breen of Hull, Karen Scanlan of Pembroke, William J. Breen and his wife, Cindy, of Roslindale, Jean M. Carroll and her husband, Paul, of Bridgewater, Kevin P. Breen and his wife, Karen, and Steven J. Breen, all of Hull. She also was the cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren

Mrs. Breen was born in Quincy to the late Michael and Esther (Meade) Sweeney. She grew up in Quincy Point and lived there for 68 years before moving to Hull. She began her working career at New England Telephone and Telegraph Company as a switchboard operator and received a temporary leave to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aerographer’s mate. She was stationed at Cape May, N.J.

Mrs. Breen was very proud of all her children and took great pride in raising them well. She enjoyed all the activities at the Hull senior center, taking advantage of the many trips they offered. She especially enjoyed her trip to Europe. She was a devout Catholic and had a devotion to the rosary. Her family and her faith were the foundation of her life. She raised a wonderful family and they feel blessed to have had such an amazing woman as their mother.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St, Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, June 17, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery.

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