ANN MARIE QUINN

QUINN, Ann Marie (Desmond) Of  Weymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 7, 2024. She was 79. Wife of Edward Quinn; and beloved mother of Ed Quinn and his wife, Jamie of Scituate, Karen Watson and her husband, Kevin of Louisville, Kentucky and Joanne Healey and her husband, Chris of Hanover. Cherished and devoted Nana/Nina to Abigail and Grace Quinn, Max, Quinn and Riley Stillwagon and Charlie, Sam and Clara Healey. Born in Boston, she was one of ten children to the late Patrick and Johanna (Sullivan) Desmond. Dear sister to Mary McGrail, Eileen Desmond, Maggie Clifford and Denis Desmond. Predeceased by siblings Patrick, Robert, Daniel, Sr. Joan Desmond, SND and Katy Hayden. Also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Ann grew up in Dorchester and attended school at St. Gregory High School. She spent summers on Gunrock Beach in Hull. She met her husband, Ed, at 13. They were married at 22 and moved to Weymouth, where they raised their family. Ann worked at the Boston Globe for nearly 20 years, was an avid runner and even completed the Boston Marathon. Although nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ann was a light in her family's life and will be missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Monday, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. South Shore Hospital). Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth, at 12 PM. All are welcome to the Weathervane Golf Club, 117 Clubhouse Dr., in Weymouth, immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, Ann requested that you enjoy a nice dinner with your family.