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Anthony Henderson Obituary

Anthony Henderson, of Weymouth, passed away May 14, 2011 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Harson) Henderson of Weymouth. Loving father of Nadine and her husband Craig Dawson of Shirley, Tony Henderson, Jr. of Abington, Ryder Henderson and his girlfriend Catherine Sage of Whitman, Scott Henderson and his wife Patricia of Whitman, and Michael Henderson and his wife Mercy of Weymouth. Devoted "Grampa" to Marla and Bert Dawson, Ryan, Colin, Christine, Myra, Quirobelen, and Anthony Ryder Henderson. Brother of Julie Devlin and her husband Paul of Hingham, Brother-in-law of Phyllis Henderson of Scituate, and Jacquelyn Morelli and her husband Rick of Florida, Brother of the late John, William, Paul, Kay, Daniel, Margaret, Philip, and Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tony worked in security for the Suffolk County Jail, General Dynamics at the Quincy Shipyard, and the MWRA. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church and South Shore Hospital. Wood carving was one of his great enjoyments, and his work, including hand carved ducks, birds, and Christmas ornaments, was generously shared with his family. He also enjoyed working on computers and sharing emails with his family. He was a member of the Sacred Heart K of C and played bagpipes for many years with the Kevin Barry Band. His family will always remember Tony as a perfect Dad, wonderful husband, devoted Grampa, and all around good guy. Funeral was from the McDonald Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Friday, May 20 at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass to followed in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 a.m. Visiting hours were Thursday, April 19 from 4 - 8 p.m. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Tony may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com.

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Published by The Weymouth News from May 18 to May 25, 2011.

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Gale & Frank Ryan

May 27, 2011

To the family of Tony,
A great neighbor,full of humorous mischief and pranks,We will miss him and unfortunately were away and missed the wake and funeral.
Gurbh Bhrath De ar a anam (Gaelic prayer...God rest his soul)

Linda Betts-Kennedy

May 18, 2011

Dear Henderson family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I still have fond memories from the 1960's when the Betts kids played with the Henderson kids on that big rock in your yard. Those were happier times, when we didn't have to face the realities of losing our loved ones. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I hope you find peace and happiness soon. Love, Linda Betts Kennedy

May 18, 2011

Joe and I are so sorry Joes sister Mary Maloney passed away yesterday and will be waked tomorrow and buried from St. Ambrose in Dorchester on Friday morning we will not be able to attend Tony,s services God Bless all of you Joe & Helen Maloney

Helen Lundquist

May 18, 2011

I have fond memories of Tony. He was so nice to my kids and drove them to school most mornings (when they got up on time that is). Tony was one of the nicest men I knew. I will always remember the day he was out walking and stopped to talk to me. I told him I had a picture to give him, it was of he and Joan at a function for my parents. When Tony saw the picture, he thanked me and said that "Joan was the best thing that ever happened to him and that she was his best friend." Rest in peace Tony, I know without a doubt you are now with Jesus. Remembered fondly by Helen Martin Lundquist

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