Hocking, Ann E. (Brown) of Marshfield, April 26, 2012 at the age of 76 after a courageous battle of a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late John R. “Jack” Hocking. Daughter of the late John and Lillian Brown. Loving mother of John “Jack” Hocking Jr. and his wife Sheila of Hanover, William Hocking and his wife Johanne of Duxbury, Stephen Hocking and his wife Michelle of Marshfield, Michael Hocking and his wife Sharon of Duxbury and Maryann Viola and her husband Anthony of Marshfield. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren. Dear sister of John Brown and his wife Mia of Wilmington, Susan Chandler and her husband Leo of Rockport and the late Stephen Brown. Cousin of Karen McKenna of Wilmington, Sister-in-law of William Hocking of Quincy. Also survived by 6 nieces and nephews. She was employed as a home health aid at the Logan Nursing Home, South Shore Respite Care Center and retired from the Carolina Hill Shelter. Ann moved to Marshfield in 1969 from Boston, She loved spending time with her extended family and was so proud when they could all be together. Ann was especially honored to take care of her mother at the end of her mothers life.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St. Rte 139 Marshfield on Monday, April 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, May 1 at 8:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery Marshfield.