Margaret Irene Kerr, July 26, 1929-January 5, 2025 died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born, raised and lived within one mile of St. Andrew’s Parish in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain.
Irene was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Carey) Cunniff. Irene was predeceased by William her loving husband of 51 years, her brothers John and Martin, her sister Mary Burke and her great granddaughter Josie. She is survived by her children William, Stephen, James, Maureen and Michael; by her son in law PJ Preskenis; her daughters in law Kathleen, Judy and Lisa; her sister Catherine Beggan and her brother James Cunniff. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Irene had a deep and abiding faith with a special devotion to St. Padre Pio. She was an avid sports fan, especially of football and Notre Dame. She was a talented knitter creating beautiful Irish fisherman’s sweaters and Celtic cable style blankets. She had a remarkable sense of humor and made “strangers” feel at home in her house. Irene particularly enjoyed interacting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren taking great interest in their achievements and milestones. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visiting hours at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, January 16, from 4 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill MA on Friday, January 17, at 10:00 am. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.