Francis W. Fahey

FAHEY, Francis W. Of Brockton for the last 45 years died July 22, 2011 after a short illness. Beloved husband of Shirley (McLaughlin) Fahey. Loving father of Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Stephen F. Fahey and his wife Margaret of Nebraska, Sean F. Fahey and his partner Jeffrey Marcy of Ashland, Scott F. Fahey and his wife Karen Berolini of W. Bridgewater, Laura M. Murphy and her husband Commander Timothy F. Murphy of WA and Paul M. Baker and his wife Meredith of W. Roxbury. Devoted brother of Thomas Fahey of OR, Mary Schwarzer of Germany, Laurence Fahey of W. Roxbury and the late Joseph and John Fahey. Dear grandfather of Lieutenant Junior Grade Stephen Fahey Jr. of HI, Brendan Fahey of Nebraska and Cameron Baker of W. Roxbury. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 So. Franklin St. (Rt 37) HOLBROOK until 9:15 on Wednesday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church, Holbrook. Visiting hours Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Fisher House Boston, PO Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071. Fisher House is a place for the family of veterans to stay while the veteran is recovering in the hospital. For directions or to leave a sympathy message please go to www.cartwrightfuneral.com. Francis was born in Boston and attended Boston schools. He received a BA at Boston State College and a Masters in Education at Boston State College. Francis was a Sergeant for the Boston Police Dept. for 40 years. He was an adjunct professor at Massasoit Community College in the social sciences department for 30 years. He was also a member of the Retired Boston Police Officers Assoc. Mr. Fahey was a Marine Corps veteran and died at theageof78.