Phinney, Mary E. (Lyons) of Roslindale, formerly of So. Boston and Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. May 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vincent P. Loving mother of Paul V. of Hyde Park, Marie Oser of Roslindale, John M. of FL, Kathleen M. of Roslindale, Thomas J and his wife Rachel of Milton, and Louise D. Shanahan and her husband Richard of FL. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Dan Lyons, Theresa Upton, Joseph Lyons, and Martin Lyons all of England and the late Patrick, Michael, John, Kathleen, Bridget, Nancy and Thomas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Ireland, England and Boston.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday May 7, at 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Member of Holy Name Sodality Holy Name Church, Blessed Mother Sodality Holy Name Church, Mother Seton Guild Nazareth Child Care, Mother’s Club Catholic Memorial, Bernadines of Holy Name Church, Caregiver to both children and later the elderly in their homes.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary’s memory to Boston University Geriatric Services 88 East Newton St. Boston, MA 02118 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
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