Virginia A. King

Virginia (Ginny) Anne King of West Roxbury, daughter of the late Edmund and Eldora (Guay) Savage, passed peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Milton on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was 75. Ginny was born in Lynn, attended St. Jean Baptiste High School, Laboure School of Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Although a nursing career is a part of her resume, Ginnys passion for helping the needy, providing support for the sick and caring for underprivileged children was paramount in everything she did. These passions manifested in numerous impacts, including but not limited to a mission to Honduras, volunteerism at the Pine St. Inn and Rosies Place, Hospice Program support and the temporary fostering of special needs children. An active member of St. Theresa of Avila church, Ginny served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a pillar in the parish community. She was to be sure, an inspiration to all she touched, and a role model for giving in the community. Married for over 55 years, she is survived by her husband Edward F. King, daughter Arlene Lennon (Bernard) of Dedham, sons Steven (Mary) of Walpole, Jeffrey (Lisa) of Pawtucket, RI and Brian (Anitra) of Chicago, IL, grandchildren Steven, Daniel, Kathryn of Walpole and Joseph and Andrew of Dedham. She also leaves five siblings, John (Patricia) Savage of Providence, RI, Richard (Sue) Savage of East Kingston, NH, Kathleen Savage of Lynn, Paul (Carol) Savage of Ipswich and Mary (George) Doonan of Peabody. Ginny also loved her many cousins, nephews, nieces and a host of good friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa of Avila church in West Roxbury at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7th. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery on Lagrange St. West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be at William J. Gormley Funeral Home on 2055 Centre St. in West Roxbury from 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 6th. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association MA/NH, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.