Obituary: C. Gisella Oppedisano

C. Gisella Oppedisano, at 59
C. Gisella Oppedisano, of Norwell, died suddenly Dec. 8 due to a major cardiac event. She was 59.
Ms. Oppedisano was executive assistant to Paul DiMaura of Hillside Management Company for more than 25 years. She was a graduate of Hull High School and attended Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, as well as Georgetown University. She had graduate studies at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, where she taught courses in elementary Italian. She was an accomplished linguist who spoke five languages.
She was also a realtor with the Jack Conway Company, and had recently earned the honor of top listing agent for the Norwell office.
Ms. Oppedisano had planned to be in Honduras in January for her third mission trip, being very involved in her charitable work for Mission Honduras through the First Baptist Church in Hingham. She served as co-treasurer for the organization, and contributed regularly to her other favorite charities, the American Indian Foundation and the Disabled Veterans of America. She loved God and country, and was a parishioner at St. Paul Parish in Hingham.
Ms. Oppedisano loved cooking and was known for feeding her boys and their friends, usually pancakes on Saturday morning, and a large pot of spaghetti and meatballs on Friday night. She had a lovely yard in which she took great pride, which showcased a variety of flowers and plants.
She will be remembered for her exuberant spirit, love of family, and love of all people.
Cherished fiancée of Alwyn Velasquez of Cambridge; beloved mother of Lucas P. Nigro and Alexander J. Nigro of Norwell, and devoted mother to stepchildren Katie Nigro and Paul Nigro, Jr. She was the sister of Maria Peraino of Hingham, and Joseph A. Oppedisano and his wife, Leticia McRae-Tarpley, of Florida; and the cherished aunt of Andrea Peraino of Vineyard Haven, John Peraino of Hingham, and Lucy McRae-Tarpley of Florida.
Services have been held. Burial was at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mission Honduras, c/o Judy Margetts, 95 Ward St., Hingham, MA 02043.

Obituary: Sylvia Selig

Sylvia Selig, at 86
Sylvia (Goldman) Selig of Braintree, formerly of Stoughton and Hull, died Dec. 6, at age 86.
Mrs. Selig was a life member of Hadassah and was honored by the Stoughton-Sharon chapter for her years of volunteer service. She was a former member of Temple Beth Sholom of Hull and Temple Israel of Sharon.
Beloved wife of the late Sidney Selig; loving mother of Stanley Selig of Vermont, Stuart Selig and his wife, Roni, of New York City, and Michael Selig and his wife, Ann, of Hull; cherished grandmother of Alex, Cori, Sofi, Noah, Kim, Amanda, and Justin, and great-grandmother of Haley, MacKenzie, Riley, and Emma. Mrs. Selig was the dear sister of Shifra Rosoff and her husband, Bob, of Framingham, Gail Korrick of Connecticut, and Judy Ernest and her husband, Bob, of Ashland.
A graveside service was held at Keneseth Israel Cemetery in Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah, Stoughton-Sharon, 1320 Centre St., #205, Newton, MA 02459; or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Obituary: George T. McManus

George T. McManus, at 87
George “Sonny” T. McManus, 87, of Quincy and Hull, died peacefully at home on Dec. 9, surrounded by loved ones.
Mr. McManus retired from Stride Rite Shoe Co. after more than 40 years of hard work. He enjoyed camping, dancing, and playing the lottery. He enjoyed his winters in Florida and his summers in Hull. He was involved in the Renegades Drum and Bugle Corps for many years.
The husband of the late Helen [Roy] McManus; he leaves his children: Joseph McManus, Kathleen Hall, and John McManus, all of Quincy, seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. McManus also is survived by his longtime companion, Mary Moriarty, and is loved by the extended Moriarty family including Patricia [Moriarty] Petrilli of Hull.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Trade Center Rd., Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801.

Obituary: Cyril R. Fisher

Cyril R. Fisher, at 82
Cyril “Sonny” R.  Fisher died at his Hull home, surrounded by family, on Sunday. He was 82.
Originally from Dorchester, he lived in Hull since 1972. After serving in the Army, Mr. Fisher worked on a fishing boat with his dad and then as a roofer at Harvard University for 30 years. In summers, Mr. Fisher enjoyed lobstering and was on the water every day.
The beloved husband of the late Patricia A. [Ryan] Fisher, he was the loving father of Denise A. Lettiere and her husband, Richard, of Belmont, Carolyn M. Fisher and her husband, Andrew Greene, of Marshfield, and Erin F. Gibbons and her husband, Kevin, of Hull; dear Papa of Jordan, Cali, and Ayla; brother of Lillian Waite of Maine, Mary Dickson of Sudbury, Bernadette “Bunny” Alexander of South Weymouth, Ann Rams of Wareham, and Deborah Wilson of Braintree. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services have been held. Burial was at Hull Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370. For online condolences, visit dennissweeneyfuneralhome.com.  

Obituary: Frank D. Tobin

Frank D. Tobin, at 80
Francis D. Tobin of Plymouth, formerly of Hull, died Dec. 6, at the age of 80.
Mr. Tobin, who was called Frank, was born in Boston and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. He also worked for Hart Brothers Caterers for a number of years.
Mr. Tobin was raised in Charlestown, but spent most of his adult life raising a family in Hull. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was known to always have a pool cue handy to play a game or two. He also enjoyed an occasional game of golf, but always wanted to hit the ball straighter or further. He and his wife, Mary, always had a dog in the house and especially liked basset hounds. They must have had five or six over the years. After they retired they moved to Mashpee briefly before settling in Rockland, where they lived out their later years.
The beloved husband of the late Mary M. [Mahoney] Tobin and dear father of Dennis M. Tobin and his wife, Patty, of Marshfield, Timothy F. Tobin and his wife, Denise, of Plymouth, Andrew T. Tobin and his wife, Lisa, of Abington, and Dean R. Tobin of Humarock; Mr. Tobin also leaves his sisters, Barbara Hines of Revere and Christine Pescatore of Methuen; and his grandchildren: Michaela, Sean, Kayli, Ryan, and Benjamin Tobin.
An hour of visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St. (Rte. 139), Marshfield. Funeral procession from the funeral home immediately following. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann by the Sea Church, 591 Ocean St., Marshfield at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Memorial donations can be made to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals by visiting their website at MSPCA.org or by mail to 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130.

Obituary: Patricia V. Munro

Patricia V. Munro, at 85
Patricia Vivian Munro of Brockton, formerly of Cohasset, died Nov. 30, after living with Alzheimer’s for many years.
Born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on Dec. 1, 1930, almost 86 years ago to the day of her death, Mrs. Munro immigrated to Peabody when she was five. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Salem State College and her master’s in teaching and reading from Bridgewater State College. She went on to follow her passion, teaching children to read for 34 years at the Jacobs Elementary School in Hull.
She was the beloved wife of the late Max Munro. Inseparable, they devoted their lives to faith and serving others. Together, they loved to travel, read, watch sports, and spend mornings at their regular breakfast joints. Above all they loved attending the Bible studies group at Saint Stephen’s in Cohasset.
Mrs. Munro brought joy to all who survived her, especially her daughter and son-in-law, Heather and David Karahalis of Brockton, her son and daughter-in-law, David Munro and Kim Draper of Hull; her grandchildren, Laura Karahalis and her husband, David Ng, Nathaniel Karahalis of Brockton, and the late Joshua Munro of Hull; her brother, Eric Anthony of Marblehead; and her niece, Debbie French, and her husband, David, of Pembroke, NH.
A private memorial service will be held with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Beacon Hospice, 182 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720.

Obituary: Kelly L. Anderson

Kelly L. Anderson, at 44

Kelly Lee Anderson, 44, of Hull, died Dec. 1, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief illness. She passed peacefully into God’s loving arms.
Ms. Anderson had a passion for giving back to others, even though she had little to give monetarily. She devoted her life to helping other less fortunate. Being the youngest child, she was the peacemaker in the family and never took sides.
She was the loving daughter and best friend of Linda I. [Mistretta] Anderson and Robert P. Anderson; the loving sister of Alyson Shea and spouse, Gregory, Robert Anderson Jr. and spouse, Yvette, and Jody Fennelly. She also was the cherished sister of Kim Anderson, Paul Anderson, Tammy Nicklow, and Ann Contois-Parr and also is survived by aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
Her wake will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 28 Adams St., Quincy. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dove Inc., P.O. Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269.

Obituary: Virginia M. Smith

Virginia M. Smith, at 79
Virginia M. [Craig] Smith, of Hull and Marco Island, Fla., died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Nov. 20. She was 79.
Beloved wife of 59 years of Francis R. Smith; loving mother of Kathleen Kelly and her husband, John, of Hingham, Michael Smith and his wife, Patricia, of Bourne, GinnyAnn Bettuchy and her husband, Richard, of Quincy, Patricia Brown and her husband, Richard, of England, Robert Smith and his wife, Beate, John Smith and his wife, Donna, Joseph Smith and his wife, Kristin, all of Hull, and the late William Smith. Mrs. Smith also leaves a brother, Theodore Craig, and his wife, Gertrude, of Hull; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Smith’s funeral Mass was celebrated this morning [Thursday] at St. Ann’s Church. Her burial took place at Hull Village Cemetery. ∞

Obituary: Richard C. O'Donnell

Richard C. O’Donnell, at 64
Richard C. O’Donnell of Hull died Nov. 22, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64.
Mr. O’Donnell enjoyed camping in Maine and hanging out in his garage. He took great pride in his yard and enjoyed taking care of his beloved dogs. He was a passionate advocate of historic preservation in Hull and served as a longtime member of the Hull Historic District Commission and the Fort Revere Park & Preservation Society. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished brother, who will be sadly missed.  
The beloved husband of the late Susan [Fitzpatrick] O’Donnell; Devoted father of Caitlin Richardson and her husband, Kevin, of Hull; cherished brother of Carol Fitzgerald of Hanson, Judith Knightly of Scituate, Helen Parlon of East Wakefield, NH, Donna O’Donnell of Marshfield, Thomas O’Donnell, formerly of Marshfield, Greg O’Donnell of Bridgewater, Patricia O’Donnell of North Carolina, and the late John and Robert O’Donnell; brother in law of Michael and Robin Fitzpatrick and James Fitzpatrick of South Boston. Mr. O’Donnell is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Service have been held. Mr. O’Donnell was laid to rest at Hull Village Cemetery. For online condolences, visit www.keohane.com.

Obituary: Betty R. Colangeli

Betty R. Colangeli, at 81

A private graveside service will be held Saturday at the Hull Village Cemetery for Betty Ruth [Byrd] Colangeli.
Mrs. Colangeli, 81, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Sunday, Nov. 27.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Joseph Brown Byrd and Ruth Belle [Bryan], she graduated from Southwest High School. She met her husband, Hull resident Bernard Leo Colangeli, while he was serving in the Air Force in Amarillo, Texas. They initially made their home in Hull, but soon moved to Rumney, NH, where together they raised three boys and were the owner-operators of the Mountain View Motel and Colangeli’s Cash Market. Later in her life, Mrs. Colangeli became a CNA and got much joy in the capacity of a private duty nurse.
Upon retirement, the couple moved to Florida, where they finished out their 53 happy years together. Mr. Colangeli died in 2007.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Byrd, and his wife, Evelyn, of Texas; sons Michael and his wife, Michele, of Florida, William and his wife, Tina, of New Hampshire, Bernard Jr. and Carol, also of New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Angela Valliancourt and husband, Tracy, Anthony Colangeli and his wife, Melissa, Carol Hyslop and her husband, Kenneth, all of New Hampshire; five great-grandchildren: Americo, Justin, Samantha, Jonathan, and Dominick; two great-great-grandchildren: Zachary and Alan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held on Saturday at the Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Obituary: Bessie V. Diehl

Bessie V. Diehl, at 94

Bessie V. [Karas] Diehl died Thursday, Nov. 17, at the age of 94.
Mrs. Diehl was born in Hull to immigrant parents, George Karas and Vzciliki Bessie Anastos Karas, in 1922.
At a young age, she started taking singing lessons in Hull and then at the Boston Conservatory, where she learned to sing opera. She married Daniel C. Diehl of Foxboro in 1946. A year later, Mrs. Diehl gave up a promising career as a singer to raise her family.
During WWII, she did her part by working at Harvey Radio Manufacturing Plant as a supervisor. Later in her life, she managed Second Hand Appliances of Hingham for 15 years. Mrs. Diehl loved to cook and to sing.
Mr. Diehl predeceased his wife. She leaves her children: Teddy and his companion, Lenore, Kenny and his wife, Gail, Aleta and her husband, Danny, and Bethel; a brother, Charles Karas of Hull; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Stella Peterson, Helen Demars, Stradi Karas, Theodora Thomas, Christopher Karas, Peter Karas, and Mary Karas.
For additional information or to leave online condolences, please visit www.downingchapel.com. ∞

Obituary: Carol E. Torrey

Carol E. Torrey, at 82

Carol E. [Putnam] Torrey of Hull, 82, died peacefully Nov. 9.
Mrs. Torrey was a longtime employee of Stop & Shop, retiring in 2013 from the Hingham location. She loved to go out to dinner with her girlfriends and play the penny slots at Foxwoods.
Beloved wife of 58 years of the late Roger A. Torrey, Sr.; loving mother of Carol T. Casey and her late husband, Timothy P., Jr., of Weymouth, Roger A. of Attleboro, and David C. of Hull, and “adopted daughter” Patty Young Gilbrook of Hull; cherished “Gammy” of Jillian T. Casey of Weymouth. Mrs. Torrey was the dear sister of Nancy Robinson and her husband, Bobby, of South Boston, and of the late June Ferris, Barbara Wynn, and Charles Putnam. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. Visit www.Keohane.com for online condolences. ∞

Obituary: David J. Collins

David J. Collins, at 75

David J. Collins, formerly of Hull, died Nov. 7. He was 75.
Mr. Collins was born and raised in Dorchester and moved to Quincy, where he raised his family. He was the owner and operator of Royal Print, located in Dorchester, for more than 50 years. Active in his community, Mr. Collins was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, past president of the Board of Trade in Dorchester, and a member of the Hull Lions Club, as well as a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He also served as an usher at St. Ann’s Church in Wollaston. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a dedicated father, and a cherished grandfather, who will be sadly missed.
The beloved husband of Paula [Gacioch] Collins of Sarasota, FL; loving father of Christine Clark and her husband, Joseph, of Marshfield, and David J. Collins, Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Quincy; stepfather of Tommaso Silvestri, Jr. of New York and Maria Silvestri of Arizona. Mr. Collins also leaves his siblings: Patricia Ullberg of Maryland, Robert Collins of Medfield, Susan O’Day of Hyde Park, and Leo Collins of Pennsylvania; and also is survived by four grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday, 4-8 p.m., in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 9:45 a.m., prior to the funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy, at 10:30. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Research Foundation, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232. ∞

Obituary: Richard F. Burns

Richard F. Burns, at 90

Richard F. Burns, 90, of Weymouth and Sarasota, FL, died peacefully on Oct. 27, following a short hospital stay. Born in Albany, NY, Mr. Burns lived in Milton and Hull before retiring to Florida in 1990. He had recently moved to Allerton House in Weymouth to be near his son, Thomas, of Hull.
Mr. Burns served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in Germany, where he met and married his beloved wife Edith, a native of Berlin. He was graduated from Siena College and was proud of his PhD in economics, which he earned at the London School of Economics. He worked for the State of New York and was the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional economist in Boston.
An avid sailor, Mr. Burns raised his sons to sail and he and Edith always had a sailboat, whether in Boston or in Sarasota. They were active members of the Sarasota Yacht Club, Sun Coast Yacht Club, and Sarasota Power Squadron, where they enjoyed group cruises with their many friends. A devout Catholic, he was a celebrant at the church of St. Patrick in Sarasota, where he was a lector. When in Massachusetts, he enjoyed attending services at St Ann’s Church in Hull.
Mr. Burns will be remembered as a kind and gregarious man, who made friends wherever he went. His love for his wife and family was the center of his life, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Predeceased by his wife, Mr. Burns is survived by Denis and Gerry Burns of Pennsylvania and their children, Michael and Jonathan Burns and Cathy Hall, Thomas and Penny Burns of Hull and their son, Erik Burns; and great grandchildren Tommy, Tavin, Grayson, and Joey.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, 5-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10 a.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations to his favorite charity, Dufresnay Haiti Foundation, would be gratefully accepted. Mail a check to the foundation in care of Robert Mortell, Treasurer, 1 Moreland Ave., Hull, MA 02045 or visit www.dufresnayhaitifoundation.org.
See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Herman L. Samick

Herman L. Samick, at 96
Herman L. Samick, of Delray Beach and Hull, died Monday. He was 96.
Beloved husband of Blanche [Greenbaum] and the late Dorothy A. [Horblitt]; devoted father of David and Elaine Samick of Holliston and Boynton Beach, Joel Samick and his wife, Lynn Nathan, of Pennsylvania, Beverly and Robert Glazer of Florida, David and Fran Slovin of New York, and the late Dina Samick. Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 15; dear brother of the late Sylvia Weger, Jeannette Klein, Albert Samick, and Sam Samick.
Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard St., Brookline, were held today [Thursday], with interment at the Chevra Shass Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Memorial observance at the home of David and Elaine Samick in Holliston through Friday noon and then at their home in Delray Beach, Florida, from Saturday at 7 p.m. through Wednesday at noon.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, High Risk and Prevention Clinic, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. ∞

Obituary: Marguerite Norton

Marguerite Norton, at 79
Marguerite [Tracey] Norton died Oct. 23. She was 79.
Known as “the walker” of Nantasket and Wollaston Beach, she was the beloved wife of the late Frederic Norton.
Loving mother of Debra A. DelVecchio and her husband, Michael, of Brockton, Tracey Mastrorilli and her husband, Franco, of Hull, and Frederic J. Norton and his wife, Maura, of Hull; sister of the late John Tracey; cherished Nana of Alycia Quill of Weymouth, Anthony Mastrorilli of Hull, Lauren DelVecchio of Franklin, and Michael DelVecchio of Rockland; and great nana of Payton, Kendall, and Ronan Quill of Weymouth.
A funeral home service will be celebrated on Friday at noon at Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. Burial will follow, at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Glastonbury Abbey, Attn: Abbot Thomas, 16 Hull Street, Hingham, MA 02043.

Obituary: Doris B. Miller

Doris B. Miller, at 87
Doris B. Miller, known as Dorie and wife of the late David Miller of the former Eastern Hardware on Nantasket Avenue, left this world on Sept. 22.
Loving Mom of Amy and Jon; a very proud Grandma to five beautiful grandchildren and one great-grandson; she had lots of very special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was happy, supportive, and loving to all of her family and family of friends. 
May she rest in peace with Dave, both knowing that the family loves them and miss them so very much.

Obituary: Beverly A. Maynard

Beverly A. Maynard, at 77

Beverly A. [Roche] Maynard of Hull, formerly of Dedham and Norwood, died unexpectedly Oct. 21.
Born in Boston, she attended Dedham High School and Fisher Junior College and worked as an administrative assistant at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Mrs. Maynard held many other positions over the years. Most recently, she worked for the town of Hull, at the health department and the Scully Senior Center
Mrs. Maynard loved the Red Sox and the Patriots and was a devoted fan who never missed a game. She loved playing mahjong with her friends in Hull, walking the boardwalk on Nantasket Beach, and sitting on her balcony enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean and Boston Harbor. She was a faithful member of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hull.
The loving mother of Kevin R. Maynard of California and Kristin A. Maynard of Green Harbor; she was the former wife of Robert A. Maynard, also of Green Harbor. Mrs. Maynard also leaves her siblings, Charlene Levangie and her husband, Peter, of Dedham, John P. Roche, Jr. and his wife, Ann, of California, and Richard J. Roche and his wife, Jane of Hopkinton. She was the loving grandmother of Cosette P. Maynard of Glendale, CA; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to the Scully Senior Center, 197A Samoset Ave., Hull MA 02045. For online guestbook, visit gfdoherty.com.

Obituary: Mary Esther Bray

Mary Esther Bray, at 73

Mary Esther Bray, 73, of Hull, died Oct. 16.
Ms. Bray, known as Mimi, graduated from Hingham High School in 1960 and later attended Chandler School for Women. She worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines and for American Airlines for many years.
Beloved sister of John Bray and his wife, Liza, of London, and Josephine DiGirolamo and her husband, Gino, of Scituate; Ms. Bray also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Monday at 10 a.m., prior to the funeral Mass at St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow, at Hull Village Cemetery.
See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Gladys A. Twomey

Gladys A. Twomey, at 81
Hull resident Gladys A. [Keegan] Twomey went home to the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 11. She was 81.
Mrs. Twomey lived in Hull for 52 years and was very active in the community and with the church. She was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary every morning. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Mrs. Twomey had the biggest smile and was a gentle, kind, and patient woman. She lived her life honestly and with love. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Beloved wife of the late Matthew Twomey; loving mother of Daniel Burke of Keene, NH, Kathleen Brown of Watertown, Kevin Burke of Belmont, Cheryl Burke of North Weymouth, Ann Marie Burke of Hull, and the late Thomas Burke. She was the cherished sister of Barbara Zeogas of Groton and the late Dorothy, Dawn Candice, and James; and also is survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a brief visitation on Saturday from 10:30-11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, Hull immediately followed by the funeral Mass at 11. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences. ∞