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Arthur Carey Obituary

Arthur J. Carey, of Weymouth, passed away March 4, 2020. Arthur was born in Boston to the late John and Mary Carey. He grew up in Dorchester and attended Dorchester High School for Boys. Arthur was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked for many years at the Boston Edison Company and South Shore Hospital. Arthur enjoyed dancing, listening tomusic and loved spending time with friends and family. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Elizabeth L. (Hill) Carey. Loving father of Sharon Carey and her partner Al Lee of Brockton, Michael A. Carey and his wife Deborah of Braintree, MaryEllen McPherson and her husband Lonnie of Augusta, Maine, Elizabeth Carey and her husband Brian Pellegrini of Milton, Margaret Carey and her partner Steve Whitfield of Weymouth, Julie Muir and her husband Shawn of Rockland. Proud Papa of Michael Bertoni, Jonele Bertoni, Nicholas Bertoni, Courtney Gunn, Caitlin Gunn and Great Papa of 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe Carey and his wife Isabel of Hyannis, Mary Sexton of Dorchester, Paul Carey and his wife Beverly of Weymouth and Ellen Savage and her husband Michael of Quincy. Cherished partner of Roberta McKearney of Weymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). A funeral service will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. in McDonald Keohane Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Arthur to South Shore Health Foundation, 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190-2455 or online at southshorehealth.org/evergreen. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2020.

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Ky

March 10, 2020

I will miss your smile and how you Held my hand when I came on and off the shuttle. Dance away up there and enjoy a beer for me sweet angel.

March 8, 2020

Arthur always made everyone feel special what an incredible man, glad to call you a colleague and friend you will be truly missed!! God bless you xoxo

Scott Pickard

March 8, 2020

Arthur brightened many a South Shore Hospital colleague's day just by his presence. A genuinely nice man who will surely be missed. Condolences to his family and many friends.

Robin Tajiouti

March 7, 2020

My thoughts are with you , Michael and Debbie during this very sad and difficult time.

Kathy Cristoferi

March 6, 2020

Arthur was a great person, always so happy and such a hard worker
He will be missed, in my thoughts & prayers

richard stanton

March 6, 2020

I worked and car pooled to work at the Edison for years with Arthur. He was a kind gentleman and a great Union man. My condolences to the entire Carey Family. May Arthur rest in peace. Sincerely, Dick Stanton

March 6, 2020

I,m sorry to hear of Arthur's passing he was a great friend and co worker,I worked many years with Him at Boston Edison , He was a good friend and will be missed by All , May He Rest In Piece , Joe Sullivan ...

Tracey Brennan

March 6, 2020

Artie and I met at SSH. I took care of his wife and he and became friends. He always brought joy to the day. We were breakfast friends. He lived grilled crisp corn muffins. The World will miss this man. RIP Artie...

JoAnn Marie

March 6, 2020

Sincere Condolences to the entire Carey Family. Thinking of you during this difficult time, may your fond memories bring you comfort and peace now and always, Jo Ann

March 6, 2020

Arthur was always ready with a warm and welcoming smile and a kind word. As a former fellow colleague at South Shore Hospital, I am sad to read about his passing. I offer prayers for him and for comfort for his family.

Kathleen Powers

March 6, 2020

Arthur was a true gentleman. He was one of the kindest and the most compassionate people I have known. This world was a better place with him in it. He will surely be missed.
RIP Karen G

Art Pimental

March 6, 2020

What a fantastic man. Loved having him As a neighbor in our hood. Mortality stinks.

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