The world lost a radiant light with the passing of Christine Amy Hourihan of Roslindale and Westford, on March 16, 2024 at the age of 62. Born on December 24, 1961, Amy’s engaging presence brightened the lives of all who knew her. Amy graduated from Boston Business School in 1982 with a degree in Accounting. For many years Amy was employed as an Accounting Specialist for Arrowstreet Inc. and most recently as an Accounts Payable Specialist with Cadence Design Systems. Amy was most contented in the company of her beloved daughter Melissa, working in the garden and tending to their cherished pets. She treasured every moment spent with her long time companion Ken Smith at his Lazy River Family Campground in Epsom, NH where she spent her last days. Amy was a favorite aunt to the vast group of children in her clan, educating them in her favorite classic rock. She would boom her extensive CD collection in the car as she transported a flock of nieces and nephews to various fun destinations. Amy loved to bake, delivering her famous chocolate chip cookies to every family event. Above all else, Amy adored being surrounded by family and friends at Blackmore Pond in West Wareham, her family’s retreat for generations. Amy once said that instead of saying goodbyes at the end of her life, she’d rather live so everyone knew how much she loved them. By this or any measure, Amy’s life was a resounding success.
Amy is survived by her dearly loved daughter, Melissa Rose Hourihan, devoted companion Ken Smith, brothers Paul Hourihan (Mary) and Dana Hourihan (Mary), sister Jeannie Hourihan Lennon (Michael), sister-in-law Michelle Hourihan, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Amy is pre-deceased by parents Paul and Carolyn (Finley) Hourihan and her brother Charles S. Hourihan. She also leaves her precious dog and cat, Charlie and Seven.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday, March 25th from 3-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, March 26th at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John Chrysostom Church at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Amy's memory to the Massachusetts Humane Society for Animals, PO Box 850177, Braintree, MA 02185-0177.