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Joan B. "Tonie" King

Joan King Obituary

74, of Rockland, July 18, 2008. Wife of Alfred T. King. Mother of Jacqueline M. King of Jamaica Plain and Steven A. King and his wife Carol of Shrewsbury. Sister of George A. Gillespie of Northboro and the late Lester Buddy Gillespie. Grandmother of Kristen and Tyler King of Shrewsbury. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, ROCKLAND, on Wednesday at 8:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery. Calling hours on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Rockland Education Foundation, P.O. Box 764, Rockland, MA 02370. For directions or to sign online guest book, www.magounbiggins.com. Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home "Celebrating The Dignity of Life" (781) 878-1775

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 20, 2008.

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Danny Cole

July 23, 2008

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. "Tonie" King. She
was like a second mom for me
as I was always hanging out at
their house with Steve. I remember
her going out of her way to drive
me to high school and allowing me to avoid the
horrible bus rides! And all the sacrifices she made for us while
serving the Drum Corp. My condolences to Al, Jackie and Steve
Danny Cole

Joe Holland

July 21, 2008

My deepest condolences to the King family. Some of my happies memories from my youth are being a proud marching member of the Holy Familily Defenders...I vividly remember Mrs. King trudging along for sometimes 2-3 parades a day, depending on the holiday, right along next to us...always inspiring us to keep going...a great woman that will be missed by all.

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