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M. Tinney Obituary

Quincy M. Eileen Tinney, age 58, of Quincy, died Tuesday August 12, 2008 at her home in Quincy. Eileen was born in Quincy, raised and educated in Quincy schools. She graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1968 and from Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1971. She was a lifelong Quincy resident. She was employed as a Registered Nurse. She worked for over thirty-five years at the former Quincy City Hospital and the Quincy Medical Center. Beloved mother of Yasmina Maria Tinney of Quincy. Devoted daughter of Josephine M. (McDermott) Tinney and the late Joseph Tinney. Loving sister of Joseph Tinney of Walpole, Patricia A. Tinney of Braintree, Daniel Tinney of Quincy, Edward Tinney and his wife Andrea of Quincy, and Jo-Ann Tinney of Quincy. Aunt of William, Cristina, and Amee. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Saturday, August 16th at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Johns Church, 44 School St., Quincy at 10:00 oclock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileens memory may be made to the Gynecology/Oncology Research Fund, c/o Richard Penson, M.D., Yawkey Center, 9E, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 13, 2008.

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Sharon

August 7, 2024

The 1st time I knew some1 who used her middle name and the I never knew my cousins name was Mary. No matter Eileen was the best! And I miss her.

Erin Griffin

September 10, 2008

I will miss her tremondously! Every gathering, we could always count on Eileen being there. She will always be in my thoughts! I love you all in my family, of course too many to list!

Kevin Farren

August 15, 2008

Maria,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom, our prayers are with you.

sharon mcdermott

August 15, 2008

it truly a lonelier place without her
what a great kid!

Tony and Arlene McDonnell

August 15, 2008

Dear Josie and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have many fond memories of Eileen spending time with us in Maine. She was truly a wonderful person and friend to everyone she knew. Hopefully the loving memories of Eileen will comfort you at this time.

Lois Nutley

August 14, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Lynne Maze

August 14, 2008

Dear Joann & family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fred and Arlene DeSantis

August 14, 2008

Ed and Andrea
We are very sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family .

Anne Rosen

August 13, 2008

Patti & Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time.

Susan McDermott

August 13, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen manged to live fully until the end. She was an inspiration and I hope to do as well with my life.

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