Mary Therese (Kenneally) Haggerty
Mary Therese (Kenneally) Haggerty, of Dorchester, formerly of Charlestown, died at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on October 19, 2010. Mary was a retired manager at John Hancock Insurance, where she worked for forty years. She was also a longtime volunteer at Saint Francis House, Boston . Beloved wife of the late Robert Haggerty. Loving sister of George H. Kenneally of Dorchester and the late Joseph and Francis Keane, Robert, Richard, John, Walter and James Kenneally and Margaret Wodjakowski. Mary was the daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (McDonough) Kenneally. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Brendan’s Church, Dorchester on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Donations in Mary’s memory may be sent to Saint Francis House, 39 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116.
Guestbook Entries
We will all miss you Aunt Mary…you being the “real” Mary Kenneally (no offense to Little Mary or “Maureen”). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and, of course, Georgie, Tommy and Eileen, our other aunts and uncles. Say “Hi” to everyone up there. We all love you and will miss you forever. Rest in peace. I heard it’s pretty nice there, so don’t be afraid.
Aunt Mary:
You were the matriarch of the Kenneally clan. You were loved and respected so much! You and George were always there for everybody. I remember the joy you had later in life when you married Bob and how much fun everyone had at the family gatherings. Over the years, even with your various ailments, you never complained. Within the last few years, Maureen and I really enjoyed your recollections as to what it was like growing up on Elm St. You lived life to the fullest. A role model for all !!! REST IN PEACE. LOVE, Steven and family.
Mary,
I will always remember your smile and wonderful laugh.
I will also remember that rainy night in Ballycotton in 1970 when we had that wild ride with Corney, Matty Carroll and George trying to get you and George back to your hotel and all the parties at “Nana” Keane’s place in Belmont. Many fond memories, you will be missed greatly!
Peace and love to you,
Lyn Washington
Rest in peace, Dear Aunt Mary, love and prayers from Ireland.
Aunt Mary,
I have had the honor and pleasure of having your name and great looks. ha ha Everybody thought I was your daugher. We had a lot of laughs over that over the years. You were the original Mary Kenneally and I was known as Little Mary. When you walked into a room, the whole room lit up.
The Kenneally Family was definently touched by an angel having you as our Aunt.
May you rest in Peace
Mary Roche and Family
Dear Mary~
The “Haggerty kids” were so blessed when you married our Dad. You always opened your heart and your door to us. We had so much fun with you. So many laughs. If there was a piano bar we’d be there! My heart hurts knowing our phone calls have ended .I’m so happy we spoke last week, my only regret is not saying “I love you”.
Please watch over us now. always~ Connie
I will never forget family dinners, picking out my teacup for tea with the girls, and working on puzzles with my Nana Mimi while Bing Crosby played in the background. With love and cherished memories,
Rocki
I have so many wonderful memories of you Mary. So much laughter, so much fun. I had never seen such family love and closeness until I was introduced to the Kenneally family. You were a wonderfully loving and generous woman. Ellen Spencer