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Joan Pitts Obituary

Joan M. Pitts Quincy Joan M. (Connelly) Pitts, one of the first meter maids for the City of Quincy, died Wednesday November 28 at Caritas Carney Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. She was 76 years old. Wife of the late Harry P. Pitts Jr., (Q.F.D.). Mother of Richard F. and his wife Maryann Pitts, Mary Pitts Taylor, Kevin E. Pitts, Cheryl Pitts-Rogier, Gregory P. and his wife Tresa Pitts and Shauna M. Pitts. Grandmother of Matthew, Brendan and Patrick Pitts, Ryan and Robbie Taylor, Jaclyn and Harrison Pitts and great-grandmother of Kaylee Donaher. Sister of Marjorie Mahoney and the late Marion Reynolds, Joseph Connelly, Francis Connelly and Geraldine Earley. Joan is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Monday December 3 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, West Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joans memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905. For information, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2007.

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December 3, 2007

Greg and Tresa,
I am very sorry about your loss of your mum. It's been a long time since I have seen you both however it seems like yesterday we were all together in the cabana at your mom's house. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you both.
Nancy Drenga (O'Donoghue)

Brian Mulvey

December 3, 2007

Dick,

My condolences to you, Maryann and your family.

Brian

JEAN KELLY

December 2, 2007

TO CHERYL AND FAMILY, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU OFTEN AND ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. YOUR FRIENDS AT MILTON
HOSPITAL

Theresa and Jeff Sheahan

December 1, 2007

Mary and family-So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you and we extend our deepest condolences.

Gay Sullivan

December 1, 2007

Thoghts and Prayers.... Gay Sullivan

PAULA (COLUMBUS) CASEY

December 1, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
ALL OF YOU.

Tom & Linda Leonard

November 30, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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