DEIRDRE-RONEY-Obituary

DEIRDRE ANNE RONEY

Brookline, Massachusetts

1962 - 2017

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RONEY, Deirdre Anne Lifelong Public Servant Deirdre Anne Roney, of Brookline, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2017, from metastatic breast cancer. She was a friend and teacher to many and an outstanding lifelong public servant who lived her belief that government service is a sacred trust,...

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I am sorry to learn of Deidre's passing. She was a true public servant. She served with honor and helped each of us do a little bit better in our respective roles. May She rest in eternal peace.

Fmr. State Representative
Fmr. Assistant Attorney General

We were so sorry to learn of Deirdre's passing. We know she put up a brave and strong fight but alas her illness took her from her family and many friends. She was a caring person who taught many about the law but more importantly, of the qualities of kindness and caring for everyone. I had the pleasure and privilege of working with her on many educational programs as well as being the recipient of her legal advice and friendship. I know I speak for municipal attorneys and local...

The Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) (formerly the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association) express its sincere condolences to Deirdre's family and friends. She was an invaluable resource to local government, always making herself available to assist municipal counsel in dealing with conflict issues. It was not unusual for her to follow up on calls or emails well after normal working hours. A frequent speaker at educational programs, the MMLA presented her with its...