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ANNA QUINLAN Obituary

QUINLAN, Anna E. (Rourke) In Dorchester, April 6th. Beloved wife of Ret. Capt. Richard J. Quinlan BFD. Loving mother of John J. and his wife Carol Quinlan of Weymouth, Mary A. O'Connell and her late husband Kevin of Quincy, Richard J. and his wife Melinda Quinlan of Marshfield, Kathleen and her husband Michael Callahan of Franklin, Anna E. and her husband John Flynn of Scituate, Lawrence P. Quinlan of Dorchester, Claire L. Charbonnier of Norwell, and Lorraine T. Quinlan of Dorchester. Sister of Ruth Better of Lynn and the late Edward O'Rourke. Devoted Nana to 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will honor and remember Anna's life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Tuesday, from 4-8 P.M. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish on Wednesday morning, April 11th, at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Anna was a former member of St. Kevin's Mother's Club. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anna's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
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Jack Cicerone

April 16, 2018

Rick, I am so sorry for your families loss.

David Cavanaugh

April 11, 2018

Lorraine - You and your family are in my prayers.

Barbara Gaughan

April 10, 2018

Our loved ones never truly leave us...
They live on in the kindness they showed,
the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives.

My sincerest condolences,

Sincerely,

Rita desmond

April 10, 2018

Anna you are a special part of my life will be remembered always
rest in peace

Christina Rossi

April 10, 2018

Lorraine, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jimmy Gannon

April 10, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss, Anna, Larry, Rickey and the rest of the Quinlan Family.

April 9, 2018

Mr. Quinlan and family, Sorry for your loss. I remember her as a great lady from St. Kevin's. She will be geatly missed.
Marlena Calapa Beazley and Family
St. Kevin's

Dianne Duhaime

April 9, 2018

Claire, so sorry for the loss of your mom. Sounds like she was the shining light of your family.
May she always remain in your hearts though all your memories of her.
Sending prayers for comfort.

Lynda Volkringer

April 9, 2018

Dear Quinlan Family,
I was so sad to hear of Mrs. Quinlan's passing. My memories go way back to St. Kevin School days and then onto MRM with Mary. Mrs. Quinlan was always a vibrant, happy, loving lady. I always admired her for her strong devotion to her family and to her God. I am sure she will be sorely missed. Hope you will be comforted by the many happy memories you each have of her. I pray that time will be a gentle healer for you and that knowing she is resting in peace now will soften your loss. May God bless you all.
Love,
Lynda (Sparks) Volkringer

Paul Cole

April 9, 2018

Dear Lorraine and family, so sorry for your loss. Allison and I send our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Allison Cole, friends

Gail Kennedy, Friend

April 9, 2018

Larry,
The girls and I are holding you and your family in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember to celebrate her and her life for the joy she surely brought to all of you and those around her. Cherish the memory . x

Mary Moran

April 9, 2018

Dear Lorraine and family,You are in our Thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Sincerely, Michael Joyce & Mary Moran

David Kennedy

April 9, 2018

Dear Lorraine,

You and your family are in my prays. I am so sorry for your loss.

Your friend,

Dave Kennedy-FedEx Office

Kelly McCarthy

April 9, 2018

Mrs.Quinlan you were a lovely person and a great Mom to your children. I will miss you and your laugh.

Michael Diggin

April 9, 2018

We send our love and prayers to all of you. She was a wonderful and kind person. You were blessed to have her for so long. Love, Mike & Charlotte Diggin, Kathy & Lefty Cahalane,Bub,John,and Joe Diggin

Donna LeBlanc and Paul Flaherty

April 9, 2018

Dear Anna & Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear about your Mother. She was a wonderful person, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. What a life and legacy! You are all in our thoughts.

Jean Gentile

April 8, 2018

Lorraine I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet woman. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family love your friend Jean

Eileen Pflanz

April 7, 2018

Lorraine I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

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Memorial Events
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Apr

10

Visitation

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

Murphy Funeral Home

1020 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA

Apr

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish

800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA

Apr

11

Burial

11:30 a.m.

Cedar Grove Cemetery

920 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA

Funeral services provided by:

James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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