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ANNE O'LEARY Obituary

O'LEARY, Anne M. (Sweeney) Of Quincy, passed away at home May 21st surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Loving mother of Sharon Gavagan of Everett, Janet Mortell and her husband John Pearce of Deltona, FL, James Hickey and his wife Anne of Raynham, Jill McDonough and her husband Mark of Middleboro, Carol Rhodey and her husband Steven of Dorchester and Bridget Kearns and her husband Steven of Quincy. Sister of Kathy Vitale of Billerica. Devoted grandmother of Julie Gavin, Stephen Mortell, Jared Mortell, Lisa Joyce, LeeAnne Hickey, Bridget Ploof, Kyle Ploof and Mark McDonough. Also loved by 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Church, Milton Tuesday morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday 4-7 pm. Burial Cedar Grove Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children 51 Blossom St. Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 21 to May 24, 2015.
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So sorry for your loss prayer are with all of you
always enjoyed your Mom at the bond market very nice lady Mary Bellew

Mary Bellew

June 1, 2015

Jill, Mark & Mark,
Sorry for your loss... although I enjoyed your stories about your mom remember she's in a better place. She raised one heck of a daughter with a big heart!!

Terry Carvalho

June 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss Jill my thoughts and prayers are with all of you

sharon croke

May 29, 2015

So sorry to hear of Anne's passing. I remember how beautifully she did the flowers for the altar at St Margaret's in Dorchester. It was a pleasure to serve with her . She was a loving, generous and funny lady..

Agnes Magri

May 28, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your Mother, prayers are being said... The Alessi Family

May 27, 2015

So very very sorry for your loss! Love, Prayers, and thoughts are with you all!

Sherri & Joe Smith

May 26, 2015

Jill & Family- My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. I just found out today and am heartbroken. Your mom was a bright light in this world. I remember those cold mornings walking to 7 o'clock mass with her. I have so many great memories. I hope and pray those memories will comfort you as well.
Debbie (Fleming)Deery

May 26, 2015

I'm so sorry about your Mom's passing. She was a kind and wonderful person who made everyone feel at home. I'll always remember the laughs we had together. She will be happy being with Charlie again. God bless you all.

Rita Keefe

May 25, 2015

So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have many great memories of her from when we were young. I think of her whenever we go to Hampton Beach. We had such fun at the cottage. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Justine (Keefe) Koch

May 25, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother . You have an angel to watch over you ! All my love

Sandra Gordon

May 25, 2015

My deepest condolences to Carol, Jimmy, Sharon, Janet, Jill and Bridget. No written words can adequately or effectively ease the pain of losing one's mother. I hope each of you can gain a small measure of solace by knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many friends and neighbors.

God Bless

Ed Connolly

May 25, 2015

all of Everett villa feels your pain ,we all love you and we all send our prayers

charles diperri

May 25, 2015

Kathy, Sorry for the loss of your sister, our love and prayers for you and your family. Frank and Maureen

Frank and Maureen Vitale

May 25, 2015

Thinking of you all.

Love, The Vanasse Family

May 24, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Auntie anne.my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love your cousin mary Ann

mary Ann oleary

May 24, 2015

Dear Bridget and Steven and all the O'Leary family, We are blessed to have known Ann as such a strong, fun and loving mother and grandmother. Although we are in San Francisco now, she will be remembered at our Mass this morning. We are really happy that Fr. Coyne will celebrate her life with you all. Love, Nancy & Uncle John

May 24, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

mary Ann oleary

May 24, 2015

To Jimmy, Sharon, Janet, Jill, Carol and Bridget, I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. Auntie Ann was a great woman, I was Blessed to have known her. She is now with Uncle Charlie and the rest of the family that were called to God before her. Rest in Peace Auntie Ann, until we meet again...Love, your cousin Denise O'Leary

Denise O'Leary

May 24, 2015

Prayers for all
May she forever rest in peace
So sorry for your loss
The Trabish's

Virginia (Ginny) Trabish

May 23, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Carolanne McColgan

May 23, 2015

Dear oleary and hickey families, we are so sorry for the loss of Anne, (Nana.). You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Anne touched our family through 4 generations. She will be missed by all,
The Neil and Karen Janulewicz family.

May 23, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.

The Clark Family

May 23, 2015

Carol,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your mom was a special woman that touched every one's heart that she meet.
May memories of happy times help you through this difficult time.
Sending hugs!

Valerie Clark Bayko

May 23, 2015

In our thoughts and prayers at this time --- sorry for your loss.
Larry and Gina Reno

May 23, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Brock Family

May 22, 2015

Bridget, Steven, Bridget, Kyle and family,
Sending you all love and prayers during this time of grief. Heartfelt condolences...rest in peace Nana!
xo Brenda and family

May 22, 2015

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326 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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St. Pius X Church

Milton, MA

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