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Mary Hastings Obituary

Age 89, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, November 14, 2007. Beloved wife for 57 years of Thomas J. Hastings. Devoted mother of Mary Santos and her husband David of Wareham, Barbara Wyman and her husband Greg of Fairbanks, AK, Genevieve Keogh and her husband John of Braintree, Sean Hastings and his wife Cindy of Braintree, Philomena Lewis and her husband John of Quincy. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Sister of Peter Cuffe of England, Tony Cuffe of Dublin, Ireland, Nancy Hamilton of Leenane, Ireland, the late Philomena Cuffe, the late Rev. Patrick Cuffe, P.P. and the late Father Sean Cuffe, O.C.F. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, One Independence Avenue, QUINCY on Monday, November 19 at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-6 PM. Interment Pinehill Cemetery, West Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Mrs. Hastings' memory may be made to the Meals on Wheels, c/o South Shore Elder Services, 159 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02184.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2007.

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george savage

November 18, 2007

Dear Tom: Sorry to hear! Maura crossed my mind just this past week and I made a promise to myself to stop for a visit before going to FL. She will be in our prayers. much love,george S

Greg Wyman

November 17, 2007

Tom,
From Sean and myself, we wish we could be there to offer our love and support, but know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
We will see you in May.

Rebecca Squires

November 16, 2007

Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Thinking of You,
Rachel, Deborah & Rebecca Squires

Ian Miller

November 16, 2007

To a great person I didn't know but have heard so much about. May you rest in peace.

Ian Miller

Barbara McLelland

November 16, 2007

Dear Tom and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a very soft spoken and kind woman. I am sure you will miss her very much.

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