CATHLEEN MARY CONLEY

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CATHLEEN CONLEY Obituary

Name: Visitation for CATHLEEN MARY CONLEY
Start: 2022-08-29T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-08-29T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Peck Funeral Home - Braintree

CONLEY, Cathleen Mary Of Braintree, 84 years of age, passed away suddenly and was surrounded by her family on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born and raised in Cambridge, MA, to Francis and Catherine Carneyand, summered in Hull and graduated from Matignon High School in 1955. She graduated from Regis College with a BA in Journalism in 1959. She worked as a journalist during her career, including Editor-In-Chief of Braintree Forum, Weymouth News, and Holbrook Sun 1975-2010. She enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod and at Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, From 1974-2020, she swam at the Quincy YMCA M-F at 6 am. Post-retirement Cathleen spent many happy hours walking her dog "little girl" at the Pond Meadow Park in Braintree. 2010-present, she worked as a healthcare aide and volunteered at Father Bill's Braintree Food Pantry, Braintree Senior Center, and Meals on Wheels. Her loving husband, Dr. James L. Conley passed away in 2015, after 55 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother to Christopher Conley married to Gabrielle of Ridgefield, CT, Greg Conley of Belmont, James L. Conley, Jr married to Jeanne of Milton, Christina Conley of Braintree, Alex David Conley married to Robin of Rockland, Tara Conley-Wilson married to Tom Wilson of Hingham. She was the mother of the late Cindy Wiatrowski who was married to Mark Wiatrowski of Winchester. She was the sister of Patricia MacDonald of Braintree and Francis Carney, Jr. of Braintree. She is also survived by 14 loving grandchildren, David, Jr., Kiani, Tom, Helena, Finn, Shannon, Anna, James, III, Olivia, Van, Colleen, Justin, Thomas, and Tyler. A longtime friend of Russell and Vana Peck. Cathy, James, and her children cared for 14 foster children in the '70s. Visiting Hours will be held at the Mortimer N. Peck-Russell Peck Funeral Home, 516 Washington Street, BRAINTREE on Monday, August 29, from 4:00-8:00 pm. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Parish, 44 School Street, Quincy at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Braintree Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to South Shore Elder Services, Nutrition (sselder.org/nutrition-fund/). Mortimer N. Peck Funeral Chapels Inc.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for CATHLEEN CONLEY

11 Entries

Kristina

October 4, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of Cathleen´s passing. For years now I would see her and "Little Girl" on my daily walk at Pond Meadow. She would always pass by me with a kind smile that would warm my heart. She will truly be missed.

Mike

September 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Kathleen´s passing. I have only known her for 5 years from taking my daily walk. I would always greet her with a smile and ask how she was doing,she always said with a smile she was doing fine. When I first met her I asked her what her name was she told me. The next time I saw her I said good afternoon Kathleen. She said you remembered my name. I said how can I forget your name. Such a kind sweet lady that will be missed by all the walkers at Pond Meadow.

Jane Shore

September 9, 2022

Dear Conley Family
Once per month for three years I cleaned for Cathy. She was undoubtedly the kindest person I have ever known! We had something in common we both loved Chihuahuas!
I will miss her very much!
You were all blessed with an angel for sure!
God bless you all!

Jane Shore

Christy Crovello

August 30, 2022

Dear Conley Family,
We are sending our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time. She was beautiful inside and out and will always be remembered with a smile on her face. Please take comfort in all of the wonderful memories you had with her.
Love, Christy, Barry & Kyle Crovello

Ann Lally Costanza/Ruth Ann T.

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Tara Conley

August 27, 2022

Tara Conley

August 27, 2022

Tara Conley

August 27, 2022

Our parents at Tara's wedding.

John Anthony Volpe

August 26, 2022

Tom and Family-
I´m so very sorry to here of the passing of your Aunt.

May the Angels be her guide and lead her into paradise and take her home.

Dory Sansone

August 25, 2022

Dear Conley family,

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved mom. I hope the love she gave you sustains you during this heartbreaking loss. My only hope is that she is now joined with her beloved Cindy and Dr. Conley. Some of my most treasured childhood memories are the times spent with your family . The trips to Weirs Beach and how welcoming and encouraging your parents always were. Your mom was such a sweet, gentle person and I hope the love and example she set sustains you all during this most difficult time. I will always remember as a little girl driving in her convertible and thinking she was so beautiful. She reminded me of Jackie Kennedy wirth her sunglasss and long brown hair. I imagine her now with your wonderful dad and my beloved Cindy. My love and thoughts are with you. All my love. Dolly Harvey.

Joy Morgan

August 25, 2022

Dear Conley Family, I am very sorry for your loss of Cathy. She was my healthcare aide and friend for 6 years and beyond. We met when she volunteered at Braintree food pantry. She asked my aid how to get a job like hers. The rest is history. Cathy helped me in Braintree when I lived with my mom and brother, and when I was offered housing in Weymouth, she made the trek with me. We got over many obstacles together, including my mom's passing. We learned we went to elementary school half a mile (and 25 years) apart, and both went on to Matignon. Recently we went through some of my mom's belongings and came upon a St. Anthony medal. Cathy mentioned he had helped her find some things. I am sure she is at peace now, having missed her "Jimmy" for so long. -Joy

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