Louise Pauline Halloran

HALLORAN, Louise Pauline (Reardon) 79, a 25 year resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away peacefully from end stage Alzheimer's at the Community Hospice McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday, June 14, 2009. Louise will be remembered by those who loved her as a deeply spiritual woman, full of joy with a zest for life. Born in Norwood Massachusetts, March 15, 1930, Louise was a 1948 graduate of Norwood High School. Louise was a member of the Norwood Senior Wing Scouts Pilot Group where she received her pilot's license before she could legally drive a car. During her youth, she enjoyed dancing, skiing, horseback riding and family summers in Buzzard's Bay. After high school, Louise was employed as a government proofreader and a member of the International Typographers Union. She was also a member of a theatrical company, the Norwood Curtain Timers, where she performed in many different productions. On May 25, 1957, Louise married John F. (Jack) Halloran and they moved to Beverly, Massachusetts. In 1962, Louise moved with her family to Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts. Devoted mother of two sons, she also held many volunteer and civic organization positions such as the President of United Way of the North Shore, the board of directors for the Beverly Mass YMCA, the board of directors of the Beverly Mass chapter of the Red Cross, and president of Catholic Charities of the North Shore. She later opened and operated a woman's boutique called Louise of Magnolia. She enjoyed traveling on buying trips for her store and put on numerous fashion shows to benefit various charities. Louise and Jack moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida in 1985. She began a weekly prayer group in her home in the late 80's which is still in existence today. She had great devotion to our Blessed Mother which prompted her to co-lead a trip to Medjugore in Yugoslavia during its communist era. As a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Louise served as Eucharistic Minister and CCD teacher for many years. Traveling to Ireland was one of Louise and Jack's favorite destinations as well as many other places around the globe. Louise was married to John F. (Jack) Halloran (deceased 2005) for 48 years she had two sons John C. Halloran (wife, Susan, Winter Park, Florida) and Paul J. Halloran (wife Elizabeth, Coralville, Iowa and grandson Philip, Jacksonville, Florida). Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jack; Mother, Marion Gertrude Ryan; Father, Clement Joseph Reardon; Brother, John Edward Reardon and Sister Virginia Marie Chubet, Louise leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, and will also be missed by the many friends she made all over the world. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday June 18, 2009 in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, a Family Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Friday, June 19, 2009 in the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with Reverend William A. Kelly as Celebrant. A celebration of life will follow after the mass at The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Private family inurnment will be held in the Columbarium of Our Lady Star of the Sea. Memorial contributions can be made to The Mayo Foundation for Alzheimer's Research, Mayo Clinic-Florida, Department of Development, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL.