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Francis Dineen Obituary
Born in Cambridge, the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Colbert) Dineen, he was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School.
After graduation, he worked for the Western Electric Company in Watertown and Westboro for 40 years. After retiring in the 1970s, he and his wife moved to Bourne.
He was very athletic and was a soloist in several church choirs. Everyone always wanted him to sing at functions and parties. He had a wonderful sense of humor, something he still possessed even on the day he died. He was devoted to his family and was a very generous person, always willing to help anyone in need.
He leaves his four children, Michael Dineen and his wife, Ruth, of Framingham, Philp Dineen and his wife, Sandra, of Toms River, N.J., Gerald Dineen and his wife, Elaine, of Monument Beach, Teresa (Dineen) Hillner of Carpinteria, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours but there will be a funeral Mass at St. Bridget's Church in Framingham on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home in Framingham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MetroWest Outreach Connection's Homeless Prevention Program, 87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
donald macleod
March 7, 2020
Worked with Frank at WE in the early 70's both in Watertown and Southborough. Was by far the best boss ever to work with. He never got mad and always had a smile.
Dianne (Yetman) Calzolari
July 1, 2008
Deepest sympthies to you and your family.
Our prayers are with you.
Cindy Johnson
July 1, 2008
Sorry for your loss. May the LORD comfort you. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Phil and Cindy Johnson
Lauren Yetman
June 28, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear about Ski. What an incredible man he was and he had the voice of an angle. I have a lifetime of memories with Marg and Ski, Marg playing Mothers piano and Ski singing. My prayers are with you all and I will always miss Marg and Ski.
Love Lauren
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Deborah Barnes
June 28, 2008
Terry & Family,
My humble sympathies. I pray that you will all cherish the wonderful moments you had with your papa. Please know that I continue to pray for each of you and as you release him to the arms of Jesus, the Author of Our Lives.
Ella and Kempe Aaberg
June 27, 2008
Condolences to Terry and family
from the Aaberg's: May you all
find comfort in your loving memories
of Francis. Celebrate life, and
God Bless! Ella and Kempe
Ed & Connie Laurent
June 27, 2008
Terry and family,
May God, who watches over all of us, comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marc Burdick
June 27, 2008
Terry,
Our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Your Dad sounds like an amazing guy! Marc and Colin
beth farley
June 26, 2008
to the dineen family,
i am the daughter of ed and sabina scanlan, long time employees of western electric. when i saw your father's name it jumped out at me, bringing me back to many dinner time discussions, when i was a kid, about the day at weco. it must have been quite a time.
my condolences to the family. perhaps your dad and all the retirees are having a weco reunion in heaven.
beth (scanlan) farley
Cathie Cox
June 26, 2008
To the Dineen Family;
We enjoyed so much the time that Ski spent with us at CCSR. He was generous and kind to all he met. I so admired his will to maintain his independence. Always a smile and a twinkle in his eye! Always a gentleman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael,Doris,Hannes and Salome Werlen
June 26, 2008
Dear Terry. We all will pray for you, your Dad and your Family. We wish you all lots of strength and all the best.
Stephanie Hagy
June 26, 2008
I never knew Francis but I do know his daughter Terry and what a wonderful legacy Francis leaves behind in Terry as well as in her son, Ryan. They are both strong, steadfast, immovable...always abounding in the work of the Lord. I am grateful to Francis for bringing Terry into the world, and she, her son, as they are both such blessings to me. Our prayers are with you all. God is faithful.
June 26, 2008
Dear Dineens,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our Love,
Emily , John and Kevin Sheedy
Tammy Campinha
June 26, 2008
To the Family,
I had the opportunity to get to know Frank "SKI" and I am grateful. He was the true definition of a gentleman. As a family, you all were so supportive. Mike, I miss watching Ski light up when you walked through the door. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tammy Campinha, Cape Cod Senior Residences at Pocasset
Theresa{Mark-Nashville, Tn} Woods
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time
Anne Boone
June 26, 2008
A sense of humor is a wonderful thing. Guess we know where Terry got hers from! Good to hear your Dad had his sense of humor until the end. What a wonderful way to remember him! Wishing you all comfort and the support of good friends.
-AB
what a handsome couple!
Terry Hillner
June 26, 2008
Mom and Dad young and in love
and the children LOVED him
June 25, 2008
clowning around at 93
June 25, 2008
he LOVED the children
June 25, 2008
Cheryl, Richard and Tyler
June 25, 2008
Teresa and family,
So sad to hear about the loss of Ski. He was quite a guy. To this day, I smile whenever I’m driving on a rotary... His presence will surely be missed, and he will not likely be forgotten. Our sympathies to you. With much love, prayers and some tears,
Barbara Ireland
June 25, 2008
Terry, We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. What a wonderful life he must have had!
You were blessed to have had your father for 95 years! I think Ryan must have inherited his grandfathers wonderful sense of humor! Our love to you..Barbara and John Ireland
turning 95
June 25, 2008
Marg and Ski young and in love
June 25, 2008
diana gruetzmacher
June 25, 2008
To the Dineen Family,
I'm sorry about the loss of your father. I'm a friend of Terry's from CA and have heard stories about y'all from her. Just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you all....
April Torres
June 25, 2008
My 4 children, my husband, and I love Terry (Mr. Dineen's daughter) out in Carpinteria, CA. He will be missed even out here...our love and prayers to your family.
The Torres Tribe
Jayne Emerson
June 25, 2008
Pat, Sandra, Tony, Kevin and families
my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
With much love
Preston Rendell
June 25, 2008
Terry, Mike and the rest of the family,
We're very sorry to hear about your loss. "Ski" was a good guy.
Lee and Preston Rendell
Jim Walker
June 24, 2008
To Frank's family,
I started my career at Western Electric in 1970 and your Dad was both a friend & mentor to me.
I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad.
Dick Lavin
June 24, 2008
Mike, my condolences to you and your family. It has been a long time, but I still remember your Mom and Dad. You were so fortunate to have them in your life for so long. I look forward to our fiftyith HS reunion and talking with you again. My best to all the family.
KEN BRIGGS
June 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jerry Phillips
June 24, 2008
Gerry, Mike, Phil, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May God bless you all and keep you well....Jerry Phillips
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