KEARNS- Lois G. (Bennett) of Winthrop, July 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John J. Kearns. Sister of the late Eleanor Smith. Cherished aunt of Walter and Michael Smith of Portland, OR, Daniel Kearns of Winthrop, Kevin Kearns of NH, Robert Kearns of Pepperell, MA, Laurel Smith of Portland, OR, Teresa Holland of Rutland, MA, and Kathleen D’Ambrosio of Reading. Sister-in-law of Robert Kearns of Winthrop, and dear friend of Alice Cardone of Revere. A Memorial Service will take place at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St, WINTHROP, on Tues, July 22 at 11am. A visitation will take place at the Funeral Home beginning at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Viking Pride Foundation P.O. Box 520037, Winthrop, MA, 02152. Prior to her retirement, Lois was an employee for the New England Telephone Co. for 23 years. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.