Nancy Marie Farrell (71), wife of Edward Oranje Farrell passed away on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2011 peacefully at home in the presence of her husband. She was born in Cambridge, MA and the daughter of the late Edward L. Smith and Evelyn M. Smith (Proctor). She was the sister of Edward "Sonny" Smith and his wife Carol of Irvine, CA. Also the step brother of the late George Proctor of West Roxbury. Niece of her late Aunt Dorothy L. Hamilton of Gloucester, MA.
Nancy was raised briefly in Magnolia and later in the West Roxbury area. Nancy will be remembered for her humble, unselfish and caring way. She lived her life lovingly caring for her family and friends. She was very gentle with a generous spirit.
She is survived by her three children; Melissa and her wife Carolyn of Shirley, MA, Jamie Slattery and his wife Carol of Dedham, MA and Scott Slattery and his wife Mary of Uxbridge, MA. She had four grandchildren, Mason, Francesca, Sean and Julia Slattery. She will also be missed by her close cousins, Gloria and her husband Arthur Landry, Suzanne and her husband Dale McCalla and her many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Beloved sister in-law to Meity, Iris, Shandre, Very and Reggy and their spouse and children. Nancy was also a beloved stepmother to Yvonne, Joyce, Cory and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral service at the funeral home Tuesday morning at 9:30. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.