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SALLY ANN O'LEARY

1938 - 2021

SALLY ANN O'LEARY obituary, 1938-2021, West Roxbury, MA

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

SALLY O'LEARY Obituary

O'LEARY, Sally Ann (Devine) July 25, 1938 - April 7, 2021 Age 82 of West Roxbury, MA. Daughter of Michael and Sarah (Gaffey) Devine from Galway, Ireland. She graduated from Hyde Park High School Class of 1958 where she met her lifelong sweetheart and husband of 61 years, William A. O'Leary. Sally devoted her life to her family, her proudest possession. A loving mother to her seven children, Billy and his wife Lisa of West Newbury, Jean O'Leary of Walpole, Brian and his wife Kristine of Bellingham, Linda and her husband Jay Adams of Walpole, John and his wife Laura of West Roxbury, Kevin and his wife Alexis of Foxboro and Michael and his wife Nicole of Beverly. A cherished grandmother to Taylor, Jacqui, Jennifer, Courtney, Brianna, Jimmy, Johnny, Julia, Jaxie, Dylan, John, Sean, Ryan, Mackenzie, and Mikey. Sally is reunited in heaven with her brothers, Frank, Jack, Dick, her beloved sister, Ellie Coulter, and her beautiful niece Laura Devine. Sally had that special ability to light up a room with her angelic smile and her infectious laugh. She loved to spend summers at her treasured Humarock Beach, riding the waves, collecting rocks, soaking up the sun and walking the beach with her grandchildren. One of her many talents was being able to fix anything that was broken. Sally was a jack of all trades. Her favorite hobbies were gardening, playing scrabble, singing, dancing, and listening to music. You could always find Sally enjoying her children's and grandchildren's sporting events, especially baseball. A proud and dedicated fan for over five decades. Sally made every holiday special for her family, especially Christmas where she displayed her beautiful villages, handcrafting wreaths for every window and lighting up every mantlepiece. Sally leaves behind many loving friends, nieces, and nephews whom she adored. Sally was a true angel on earth. She had welcoming arms, warm hugs, gentle kisses, and kindness for everyone she met. She will be deeply missed. "Family is the most important thing" ~ Sally O'Leary Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, April 15th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours Wednesday, 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributions in Sally's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org For directions and guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2021.

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Lou Perullo

April 4, 2024

Sally the loveliest and nicest girl at HPHS!! Still missed I hope Bill and the family continue to bear up after the loss of Sally She was the best!!

Louis P Perullo

April 4, 2022

Sally was always a beautiful person to know and be glad that she was your friend. Just a lovely person who lit up the room or wherever she went.
Billy was so fortunate to have her as his girl friend and his wife and the mother of his children. She was one in a billion. Lou Perullo Class of 1957 HPHS

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Ed & the Norwood Citizens Team

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HENRY B WYNN

April 19, 2021

DEAR BILL:
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND AM LOSSED FOR WORDS TO EXPRESS MY SADNESS EXCEPT TO SAY IF YOU'RE IRISH YOU KNOW IN THE END THE WORLD WILL BREAK YOUR HEART.
THE FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR DEAR WIFE WILL ALWAYS SUSTAIN YOU.
HENRY WYNN

Kevin Meegan

April 15, 2021

Condolences to Mr. O'Leary and the whole family. I remember Mrs. O'Leary fondly from the many years of playing baseball with Kevin and Mike. She was always smiling and very kind.

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The MacNeil Family

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Living Spirit Dishgarden

The Tunstall Family

Sent Flowers

Lou Perullo

April 12, 2021

Very sad to hear that Sally Devine O'Leary has died. She was "devine"!! What a beautiful person in every way. I remember her in the corridors of Hyde Park High School. Everybody loved her for just being Sally. My heart goes out to Billy and her family. May God give you the strength to carry on and bless the rest of your lives as he blessed you with the years you had with Sally. She was truly "one of a kind".

Catherine Power

April 11, 2021

My dear friend for many years. The best friend anyone could ever hope for. Totally dedicated to her family. You will be missed . Rest In Peace.

Brianna O’Leary

April 11, 2021

I can’t put into words how amazing you truly were but I will try.
My beautiful nana... Every time I close my eyes I see your smile, when the room is silent I hear your laugh, you greeted everyone with hugs and kisses.. to be loved by you was special.. I can only hope that one day I will be half the mother & grandmother you were.
You were a walking angel on earth.. I know you are watching over us all.
My guiding light, you will always be in my heart.
Until we meet again... I long for day to hear you call out “My little Brianna” once more.
I know your dancing and riding the waves in heaven ❤

Brian O'Leary

April 11, 2021

To my my beautiful mother You were the sweetest, kindest, most loving & thoughtful person I ever knew.
I will sorely miss your sense of humor, your beautiful smile, your infectious laugh & most importantly your friendship.
You meant the world to me, Krissy, Courtney & "My little Brianna"
"BO DIDDLY" will miss you dearly. God Bless you Mom, I Love You.

Jimmy Sullivan

April 11, 2021

Impossible to find a better family anywhere. Mr and Mrs. O'Leary have left a truly beautiful legacy in their children and grandchildren. I pray God holds the O'Leary family close during this very difficult time, and the wonderful memories of their Mom comfort them. Gentle hugs for Mr. O'Leary and his children. Big bear hugs for Billy. God Bless You All.
Jimmy Sullivan

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Memorial Events
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Apr

14

Visitation

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

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

15

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

MA

Funeral services provided by:

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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