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TIMOTHY HEGARTY Obituary

Hegarty, Timothy S.
Of Malden, passed away Nov. 24 after a brief illness at the age of 83. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Christine V. (Prince) Hegarty of Malden, son Timothy Jr. and his wife Sheila of Tewksbury, son Kevin and his wife Katherine of Melrose, daughter Kathleen Hoff of Medford, son Robert and his wife Kathleen of Ipswich, and ten cherished grandchildren, beloved brother of William of Saugus, and Patrick of Malden. He was preceded in death by his sister Anna Kelly, and brothers Jeremiah, John, and Joseph. Tim was a dedicated family man. He took his children on ski trips every winter, and enjoyed 40 years of summer camping, boating, and hiking with his wife, children, and grandchildren in NH. He continued to snow ski into his seventies. At age 77 he climbed Mt. Monadnock. A fitness enthusiast, Tim was still working out five days a week at a local fitness club. Tim was a member of the National Guard for almost 20 years. A memorial gathering will be held for friends and family at Norton Funeral Home, 287 Main St., Malden at 10am on Wed., Nov. 27. Tim was a generous supporter of multiple charities. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Home For Little Wanderers, Rosie's Place, or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2013.

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Karen Martino

July 20, 2014

Dear Chris Kevin, Kathleen Tim, and Robert, I was so saddened to learn of Tim's passing.
He was one of the sweetest kindest people I have ever known. My deepest sympathies to all of you:.
Love
Karen(Caci) Martino

Jane Koldras

December 2, 2013

Kevin - You were so blessed to have such a wonderful father and may his fondest memories console you and your family during this time in your lives.

Larry Yozwiak

November 27, 2013

Kevin and family, very sorry for your loss.

James Leong

November 27, 2013

Kevin and Family, my thought and prayer are with you. It is a blessing to have such a good man as your father whose life surely will continue to inspire. May God comforts you all.

Joe Callahan Jr.

November 26, 2013

To the Hegarty family! My deepest sympathy is with all of you! Your husband and father was a terrific man! I have wonderful childhood memories of him! God bless you all! Joe Callahan Jr.

joan murray

November 26, 2013

Bob and Family so very sorry about your dad. What a great life he had, will miss seeing him walk by the house an say Hello.
Love, Joan Murray

November 25, 2013

Chris and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gilbert Street will never be the same.
Glen & Susan Ellis

Luana McCuish

November 25, 2013

So sorry your loss. Wishing you strength in the days ahead.

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10:00 a.m.

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287 Main St, Malden, MA 02148

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