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LEONA O'ROURKE Obituary

O'ROURKE, Leona (Kearns) Of Milton, formerly of S. Boston, passed peacefully in her home on May 2nd. She was the beloved wife of Stephen O'Rourke. Devoted mother of Brigid O'Rourke and Mary O'Rourke, both of Milton. Sister of Beverly Peatridge of FL, Robert Kearns of Tewksbury, David Small of S. Boston and the late Maryellen Kearns. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Agatha's Church, MILTON, Thursday, May 11, at 10:30 am . Friends and Family are invited to visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday, 4-8 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made, in Leona's memory, to Catholic Charities, 275 W. Broadway, Boston, MA 02127. For further information please visit: www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 7 to May 8, 2017.

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Lisa Burns

June 29, 2017

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I GREW UP WITH Leona AND mARY ELLENI LOVE THEM SO MUCH MY MOM PASSED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND IM SURE THEY ARE ALL TOGETHER MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

CHris and John Roberts

May 10, 2017

Stephen and Family, i remember the first time I met Leona, probably back in 1990. O my God, she had the most magnetic personality, that you just couldn't help but love with her! I pray that God will give you strength to get thru this most difficult, and know that she will be at Peace with God and watch over all of you.

May 10, 2017

Jordan Salmanowicz Longever

May 9, 2017

My deepest condolences at this very sad time. Leona was such a joy. Sending my love to you all.

Jenelle Peckham

May 8, 2017

We are deeply sorry for your loss you are in our prayers love Jenelle Zach and Shane

May 8, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Katie Keel Linso

May 8, 2017

I will never forget the day I met Leona at the Union Oyster House when she trained me as a new waitress. Of course I loved her immediately. She came in to do the night shift always looking beautiful, not a hair out of place. She was so much fun, full of laughs but serious too. She was a hard worker and super fast and neat as a pin. She was a mother figure to so many of us. We went to her for advice and her opinion on many things. Leona was gorgeous, a natural beauty, with a sweet and generous heart. I treasure the memories of these years and the time I spent laughing and working alongside this great lady. Condolences and love and blessings to her family. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Jim Sullivan

May 8, 2017

Leona's indomitable spirit and vivacity are treasures that all who knew her will hold close to their hearts. Her greatest legacy will be her beautiful and brilliant daughters, Brigid and Mary, brimming with grace, kindness and fearlessness whose life's journey will make their Mom and Dad forever proud. May God Bless the O'Rourke Family during this very difficult time, and may the love of family and friends comfort them. God Bless you Leona.

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10

Visitation

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

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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11

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St Agatha's Church

MILTON, MA

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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