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Donald Haley Obituary

Donald F. Haley QUINCY Donald F. of Quincy, November 8, 2008. Beloved husband of 58 years to Eleanor (Doherty) Haley. Loving father of Dennis Haley & wife Jody of Medfield, Richard Haley of Nashua, NH, Joanne & husband William Sullivan of Sagamore, Barbara & her late husband Timothy Pyne of Quincy, Eileen & husband Robert Kelley of Pembroke, Laura Haley of Weymouth, Peter Haley & wife Valerie of Pembroke, and the late David Haley. Father-in-law of Donna Constant-Haley. Brother-in-law of Eugene Doherty of Norwood. Cherished "Grampy" to Christopher, Lenoure, Jennifer, Matthew, Nicole, Jillian, Kevin, Sarah, Michael and great grandchildren Jacob, Evelyn, and Ronan. Also surived by many nieces & nephews. Donald worked for the Telephone Company from 1954 to 1987. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Navy. A very active member of the North Quincy Knights of Columbus, Donald served as their financial secretary for 27 years. His generous spirit led him to volunteer for the Quincy Crisis Center Food Pantry, Quincy Medical Center, and the St. Ann's Parish Outreach program. A history buff, Donald also volunteered with the National Park Service at the Adams Historic sites in Quincy. His family remembers him as a master cribbage player, bridge player, and a great story teller. He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Thursday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Wollaston at 10 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Lighthouse Foundation, c/o Beacon Hospice, 529 Main St., Suite 101, Charlestown, MA 02129. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 11, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 17, 2008

Mr. Haley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Joyce Broman

November 16, 2008

Eleanor and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. You have always been wonderful friends with my parents, Anne and Joe Reynolds. I have very fond childhood memories of the two of you visiting our home in Medford.

Harry and I are in Arizona for the winter or we would have been there for the services.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Joyce and Harry Broman

Patrick Ledwell

November 12, 2008

Chris,
I am sorry for the loss of your grandfather. He sounded like a great guy. You and your family will be in the thoughts of your friends on the Cape.
Pat, Aaron and Greg.

Barbara Sullivan Arnold

November 12, 2008

Dear Eleanor and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Donald. I know first hand of the warmth between the Haleys and the Sullivans. Yours is a friendship held dear by the many lives you have touched over the years. Donald will be muched missed and always remembered with love.
Fondly, Barbara Sullivan Arnold

Mike DeMasi

November 12, 2008

Haley Family,
Sorry to of your Dads passing.
The DeMasi family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Maryrose Mirick

November 11, 2008

Dear Eleanor and Family,
So many memories. Knights of Columbus outings, Ossipee, Elsworth, your VW bus. I loved seeing you both at QMC when I was working there. Donald always with a nice thing to say when he saw me. Both of you greeting everyone with a smile. What a crew you, my parents (the Sullivans), my aunt and uncle (the Mullens), the Fahertys. the Smiths, the Fandels, the Barrys etc. from the Knights and St. Ann's had more fun and respect for each other. It showed what family and friendship was all about. You were both always there for anyone who needed help. You are such a dear friend to my mom.
Donald will be sadly missed. My prayers and love to you Eleanor and your family.
Love,
Maryrose

Kathleen Sullivan

November 11, 2008

Joanne and Bill our condolences are with you and your family at this very sad time

Richie and Kathy Sullivan and family

Terry Mullen Glover

November 11, 2008

Dear Eleanor,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at what I know is a difficult time for your whole family. I'm sure the Wollaston crowd is creating quite a scene in Heaven.

Regina Mullen

November 11, 2008

I'm saddened to hear of Mr. Haley's passing. The Haley's have been longtime and wonderful friends to my parents, Matt and Margie Mullen as well as members of our extended family. I last saw the Haley's at my father's wake and funeral in September and greatly appreciate the comfort and support they extended to me and my siblings. My prayers go out to Mrs. Haley and children during this difficult time. God Bless.

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