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NOREEN KING Obituary

KING, Noreen M. (Leary) In Dorchester, January 22nd. Beloved wife of the late William E. King Jr. Loving mother of Dennis W. and his wife Michele King of North Easton, and Noreen V. King and her husband Miguel Carias of Dorchester. Sister of Joan DeSantis of Florida, and the late Sarah Quirk and James Leary. Sister-in-law of William Quirk of Quincy. Devoted grandmother of Daniel and Katelyn King. Aunt of James DeSantis, Deborah DeSantis, Mary Amonin, Kenneth DeSantis, and Alanna Quirk. Also survived by her loving dog Chloe. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday morning, January 27, at 11 A.M. Interment in Bourne National Cemetery at 1:45 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations in Noreen's memory may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions and guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2016.

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Trinh

January 17, 2026

I miss your ma Noreen all the times. I know you miss her alot too. Miss her especially today, the anniversary.

Dee Stephens

January 27, 2016

Gone
Never Forgotten

Trina Trinh Chu

January 26, 2016

Ma Noreen was my second mom. I got my western upbringing from her. She gave me the best friend and best sister I could ever ask for. She taught me how to swear properly and use all the 4 letter words. LOL. We will miss her so, so, so much.

Sheila garvan

January 26, 2016

A sweet gentle Irish lady who in her own words is "all set". It was my pleasure to have known Noreen may she rest in peace

sheila garvan

January 26, 2016

A sweet gentle Irish lady who in her own words is "All Set". It was my pleasure to have known Noreen. May she rest in peace.

Dee Stephens

January 25, 2016

. You were so great to me and to my family. I will never forget how you welcomed me into your home .Rest in peace Noreen and be amongst the Angels..you will be missed.

Claire McLaughlin

January 24, 2016

Dennis

Helen Burns

January 24, 2016

God reached out and and extended his hand to you Noreen for eternal peace now. Rest now my friend. Someday we will meet again. I will always remember your kindness to Paul and myself.

January 24, 2016

love you dear sister,rest in peace and pray for us joan

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26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

Jan

27

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish

MA

Jan

27

Interment

1:45 p.m.

Bourne National Cemetery

MA

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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