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Eleanor Killeen Obituary

KILLEEN, Eleanor P. "Mickey" (Feeney) Of Marshfield, at the age of 89, died Nov, 4, at her home surround by her loving family, after a period of declining health. She was born in South Boston, MA on November 13, 1918 to Michael and Ellen (Flaherty) Feeney and was one of thirteen siblings. She was a summer resident of Marshfield and a winter resident of Marco Island, FL. Eleanor was the beloved wife of Jim Killeen for 66 years and was a graduate of St Augustine High School, South Boston. In her earlier years, she worked in administrative positions for the U.S. Government at the Naval Air Station, South Weymouth and later at the Fargo Building in Boston. Mickey enjoyed playing golf, spending time in Florida with her husband Jim and friends and thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings at her Marshfield beach home, which was the center of activity for her family for many years. Family members include her loving husband Jim Killeen, brother William Feeney of Abington, four children, Patricia Dowd of South Boston, Donna Gilraine of Norwell, Ginny Whoriskey of Duxbury and Jim Killeen of Derry, NH, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 AM in St Ann By the Sea Church, Marshfield. A private interment will be held at a later date. Contributions in Eleanor's memory may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, Inc., 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA. 02061. www.nvna.org. For online guestbook and directions, please visit our website: macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2008.

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Jackie Stanbrook

November 14, 2008

Dear James and Family,
I only knew Mickey for about a year.
She was very sweet. God Bless her and James who took such very special care of her.Your Dad is a Saint.My prayers and thoughts are with you in the very difficult time.
Jacquelyn R. Stanbrook

Kathy Yetman

November 11, 2008

Dear Ginny,
Thinking of you.
Love,
Kathy Yetman

Fran and Marie Roche

November 10, 2008

Dear Jimmy ,Patricia Donna,Ginny and Jimmy what a wonderful life Mickey had !! Her wonderful, loving, devoted Jim her loyal, caring family and "dear lifelong friends" our prayers are with you at this sad time ,it is never easy to say goodbye but she is up there with so many special people, God bless you .

Paul Carroll

November 7, 2008

Dear Jim Sr., Jim Jr., Pat, Donna and Ginny,
Our condolences go out to all of you in your time of need, and our prayers are with you . Paul and Chris Carroll

Maureen Watts

November 7, 2008

Dear Donna:

I want to extend my sympathy to you and your family. It is difficult to lose any family member but our parents are so special. After reading about your mother she certainly seemed like a very special lady.

Take care

Pat Murphy

November 7, 2008

Dear Ginny, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. Have fond memories of her and what a lovely lady she was. Will keep your dad in our prayers as I am sure he is very sad. Love, Pat & George

Kim Perryman

November 7, 2008

Pat
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad, and your family during this time.
Fondly,
Kim

Peggy Ebbs

November 7, 2008

My sincere condolences to the Killeen family. We had many good and happy times on Olympia Road. May the loving and joyful memories bring you solace during this difficult time.

Janice Conway

November 6, 2008

Pat,
Our prayers are for you and your family during this time. Ed and Janice Conway

Elaine Dolan

November 6, 2008

Dear Donna and Family: I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May God give you strenth through this difficult time. My thoughts and preayers are with you.

BRENDA MC CARTHY

November 6, 2008

To the Killeen Family,

I will always remember her as one beautiful lady in every way. Classy, elegant and always with a smile. She will be truly missed.

Love to you all,

Brenda McCarthy

Paul O'Malley

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Killeen family. Mickey was like an aunt to me growing up, I will miss her laughter. My deepest condolences.

William Glavin

November 6, 2008

Pat,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Billy and Karen Glavin

Donna-Jean Kelly

November 6, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family

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