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NANCY GRIFFIN Obituary

GRIFFIN, Nancy Power Of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, member of renowned Power clan of Mission Hill passed away December 15, 2018. Wife of the late Eugene Griffin and mother of eight. Michael Griffin and his wife Pat of Quincy, Jay Griffin and his wife Joyce of Stoneham, Eugene "Gov" Griffin of Hingham, Tim Griffin and Jen Campbell of Stowe, VT., Jane Griffin and her husband Stan Alexander of Hingham, Jill Griffin of Hingham, Sally Brennan and her husband Tom of Hingham and Polly Griffin of Hingham.

Also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Frank Power, Barbara Power, Herb Power and Jean Jackson.

Nancy was a graduate of Mission Church High School (1949) and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School of Newbury Street, Boston (1951). Most recently, she was an Executive Secretary to Quincy Chief of Police, retiring in 2002, after more than twenty-five years of dedicated service to the City of Quincy.

Having come from a family of sports coaches and athletes, Nancy possessed a vast knowledge of sports and was an avid fan of all the "home" teams.

Nancy's happiest moments were spent summering in Nahant and on Nantasket Beach with her beloved family and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the Memorial Mass on Saturday, December 22nd at 11:30am at St. Ann's Church, 757 Hancock Street in Quincy. For more information and online condolences please visit www.HamelLydon.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Father Bill's Place, 38 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2018.

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Donna Clifford Rogantino

December 20, 2018

Jane & all the Griffins, love and prayers for all of you. Great memories of mom and dad growing up going to Edison outings. May your faith in God ease your pain and one day soon your memories bring you comfort. God Bless.

Robin Bleheen

December 18, 2018

Sally and Family....

Sending my deepest condolences. May you all somehow find comfort in all the great memories you have of your mom.

Carol Smith

December 18, 2018

Love u all. She will live on in each one of you.
I feel your loss.

richard stanton

December 17, 2018

Very sorry to read of the passing of Mrs. Griffin. My sincere condolences to the entire Griffin Family. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Richie Stanton. M.V.by way of Mission Hill

December 17, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Maureen Santoro

December 17, 2018

Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

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