Haley, Eleanor B. (Doherty) of Quincy, passed away on May 8, 2012, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Donald F, Haley. Cherished mother of Dennis Haley and his wife Jody of Medfield, Richard Haley of NH, Joanne Haley Sullivan and her husband William of Sagamore, Barbara Pyne and her late husband Timothy of Quincy, Eileen Kelley and her husband Robert of Rockland, Laura Haley of Weymouth , Peter Haley and his wife Valerie of Pembroke and the late David Haley. Mother in Law of Donna Gerow of Nashua, NH. Sister of Eugene Doherty and his wife Theresa of Norwood and the late Edward & James Doherty. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Eleanor was born and raised in Somerville. A longtime Quincy resident, she was active at St. Ann’s Church in Wollaston. She was a member of the St. Ann’s Marianne’s group. She volunteered at Quincy Hospital, Quincy Food Bank as well as the Quincy Historical Society. She enjoyed bowling and love to travel. But the essence of her life was her family. She was devoted to them and in return they cherished her. The focus of her life was family, faith and volunteering. Her family will hold on to the wonderful memories they have and they are so grateful for all the blessings she brought into their lives. The Haley Family would like to extend a special thank you to the Celtic Angels for the outstanding care given to their mother.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM.
Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.
Donations in memory of Eleanor may be made to St. Ann’s Church, 757 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02170.