Pauline M. McEntee, at 90

Pauline Mary (Kirwan) McEntee, a longtime resident of Hull, passed away at home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. McEntee, known as “Mammy,” was born in East Boston on December 10, 1933, to Arthur and Rosetta (Freney) Kirwan, the third of six children. She grew up in East Boston with her brother and four sisters. The family later moved to Dorchester/Saint Peter’s Parish, where she met her future husband, Philip. After their marriage, they settled in Hull to raise their own family. Mrs. McEntee was a resident of Hull for 58 years. 

Mrs. McEntee worked at Abbadessa’s Restaurant in Hingham for many years, and later worked at Marshall’s in Hingham. She was a member of the Hull Lions Club, a longtime bowler with Webster Shore Lanes in Hull and then with South Shore Country Club Lanes In Hingham. After retiring, Mrs. McEntee was a volunteer at the Hull Senior Center.

She loved hanging with her family and friends on “the porch.” She was a “fashionista” and loved getting all dolled-up, going out to eat, “Girls Night Out” with her daughters, granddaughters, and pinot grigio. Mrs. McEntee loved sunsets, the beach, music, and dancing (especially to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA). She will lovingly be remembered sitting on the porch at 790.

Mrs. McEntee was predeceased by her husband, Philip J. McEntee, and is survived by her five children and their spouses: Joyce Emmett (Kevin) of Peabody; Christopher McEntee (Selen) of Saunderstown, R.I.; Kelly Connors (John) of Weymouth; Erin Smith (Michael) of Pembroke; and Stephen McEntee of Hull. Cherished “Mammy” of 11 grandchildren: Kathreen Lee Hood (Larry) of Hull; Edward Hood Jr. (Lauren) of Marshfield; Celia Rose Costa (Billy) of Medford; Kevin M. Emmett of Jupiter, Florida; Jack Connors of North Weymouth; Charles Connors of Weymouth; Leo Connors of Weymouth; Michael Patrick and Nora Kate Smith of Pembroke; Ela Christina and Atlas McEntee of Saunderstown, R.I. She was the Great Mammy of five: Louie and Declan Hood; Max, Georgia Rose, and Brynn Leona Costa. She leaves behind her brother, Philip “Bunny” Kirwan (Beverly) of Canton; her sister, Carol Hare of East Falmouth; her sisters-in-law Mary Connolly of Ashburn, Virginia, and Cathreen “Kitty” Andrews (Red/Paul) of Jamaica Plain; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. McEntee was predeceased by her dear sisters and brothers-in-law: Peggy Walsh (Bernie), Joan Fennell (Bob), and Betty Sullivan (Sully); Laurie McEntee (Mae), Nicki Kirwan, Jerry Hare, and Dan Connolly.

Special thanks to Mrs. McEntee’s nurses from Beacon Hospice in Plymouth: Heidi, Kyle, and Michael.

Visiting hours were held on Monday in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham; a funeral Mass was held in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church on Tuesday. Cremation will follow, and 

Mrs. McEntee will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Pauline’s name to Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Rd., #3, Plymouth, MA 02360. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.