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Mary Monahan Obituary

Mary Monahan SQUANTUM Mary (Burke) Monahan, of Squantum November 3, 2008. Wife of the late Vinnie Monahan. Loving mother of Kathleen Monahan of Quincy, Maryanne and husband John White of Marshfield, Tish and husband Gerry Fernandez of Squantum, Jane Monahan of Quincy, John Monahan and wife Suzanne, Colleen and husband Kevin White, all of Squantum, and the late Edward and Thomas Monahan. Sister of Thomas Burke of Squantum. Sister in law of Sr. Catherine Monahan, OSC of Roxbury. Devoted grandmother of Jerry, Kelly, Bridget, Eddie, Patrick, Dan, Matthew, Mark, Kevin, Maeve, and Aidan. Mary attended Emmanuel College and worked as a secretary for the Paulist Center in Boston. She volunteered as a CCD teacher for Star of the Sea Church in Squantum where she also served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the Women's Club. Mary enjoyed frequent trips to Connemara, Ireland, visiting beloved family and friends. Most of all, Mary loved her family and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 61 Mount Pleasant Ave., Boston, MA 02119. Call 1-800-Keohane or see for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 5, 2008.

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Matt Constantino

November 18, 2008

Tish,
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

Judy (White) Letteney

November 7, 2008

Dear Colleen, John and family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. I just heard and feel terrible for not being there for you.
I hope that the loving memories of your wonderful mom will bring you some comfort in the days ahead. I know you will miss her dearly.
Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Love, Judy

Rich Sheridan

November 7, 2008

Kathleen,Maryanne,Tish,Jane,John,Colleen,Uncle Tom and extended family, I wish I were there to give you a family hug. Words cannot adequately express my heartfelt sympathy for all of you. I am so sorry to hear that your mom has passed on. Maryanne & Jane it seems like only yesterday
we were hugging in my dads living room. I share your pain, I really do. Your mom was a very strong, loving, faith based caring woman. A part of your mom will live with all of you forever...I know it is an awful loss and while we all feel like our parents are with us forever, sadly they aren't. I'm sure she is in Heaven right now with Dad, Eddie, Tommy and my mom watching over everyone and praying for us everyday. Celebrate your moms life and cherish the good times, keep your memories tucked in a very special place in your heart. A place for you to visit from time to time and trust me you will. Everytime you do a smile will pierce your lips and yeah there will be an occasional tear, a loving one, there always will be...I will light a candle for mom and all of you in church on Sunday. Please stay strong.....I wish I could be there with you as you all were with us.....

Love to all of you

Rich Sheridan

marty walsh

November 7, 2008

tish and the monahans i am sorry for your loss but after the tears have come and gone do not fret mary is up in heaven watching over all of the monahans peace be with you all marty walsh

Donna Serra

November 6, 2008

Kate,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a parent. You were a wonderful daughter to her and I'm sure you made her last days as comfortable as possible surrounded by love and compassion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Donna Serra

Andres Corrada-Emmanuel

November 6, 2008

Dear Jane and Monahan Family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

Pat Barry

November 5, 2008

Dear Kate and the Monahan Family,

May the love of friends, family and Sophia, carry you through your grief.

In prayer,

Carol (Horgan )Breadmore

November 5, 2008

To the Monahan Family
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing she was such a nice lady and will be missed.

Mary Fitz

November 5, 2008

Hugs to all the Monahans....Through your tears, and after they dry, you will have the memory of such a beautiful, honorable soul; someone you were lucky enough to call "Mom". I have no doubt she is basking in magnificence with the Lord she loved so much! Wishing you love and peace, Mary Fitz

Kim Shepherd

November 5, 2008

To all of the Monahan family -

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the kingdom of heaven where she rightly belongs.
Gerry and my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Thinking of you all,

Erin Nickerson

November 5, 2008

Dear Monahan Family,

Mrs. Monahan was such a wonderful lady, friend and neighbor and she will be truly missed. My family and I have very fond memories and anyone who knew her was blessed.

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Bobby Ahern

November 5, 2008

To The Burke - Monahan Family
Very sorry for your loss.
I grew up on the second floor of 795 Columbia Road and Eddie was one of my best friends.
I will always remember Mrs. Monahan buying us ice cream cones at Louey's drug store.
Mr. Monahan also sold me my first car.
My families prayers are with all of you.

Bobby Ahern

November 5, 2008

To the Monahan and Burke family.
Very sorry for your loss.
I lived on the second floor of 795 Columbia Road and Eddie was one of my best friends growing up.
I will always remember Mrs Monahan for buying us ice cream cones at Louey's Drug store.
Mr. Monahan sold me the first car I ever had.
My families prayers are with you all.

Maureen and Michael Mazrimas and Family

November 5, 2008

To the Burke/Monahan Family - Such an incredible loss!

Her laughter was infectious. Her love of, and devotion to family, faith, friends and community was unwavering. The Star of the Sea faith community and Squantum have indeed lost a great friend and neighbor. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to all of you.

She was so proud of all of you and YOU are her greatest legacy.

Margie Dow

November 5, 2008

Mrs. Mary Monahan, queen of the heart and soul belly laugh. She so obviously cherished her family, her life and her faith. What a gift to the universe.

She also graciously enjoyed and encouraged a gang of "spirited" youth growing up in Squantum. There should be a reward for that.

Love,
Margie Dow

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