Mary I. (Howley) Timmins
of North Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died on March 8, 2010 at Caritas Carney Hospital in Dorchester.
A resident of Quincy for 51 years, Mary was born in Galway, Ireland. She moved to the United States as a child and graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School in Roxbury. Upon graduating from high school, she worked at Sears Roebuck for several years.
Mary met and married Donald Timmins and she became a full-time homemaker. After raising their six children, Mary went to work as a Legal Secretary for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mary eventually retired from the Commonwealth and went to work as a Legal Secretary for her son, Jim.
Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Timmins. Loving mother of Donald J. Timmins and James S. Timmins, both of Quincy, John R. Timmins of Milton, William J. Timmins of Scituate, Dr. Mary Ellen Finnell of Milton and the late Thomas Coleman Timmins. Sister of John Robert Howley and Patricia Kerwin, both of Quincy, Johanna Murphy of Raynham and the late Thomas, Patrick and James Howley and Margie Walsh. Mary is survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Friday, March 12 at 12:00 Noon. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue MILTON, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton.
Donations in Mary’s memory may be sent to the Caritas Carney ICU, 2100 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester, MA 02124.
Guestbook Entries
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Timmins. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed. My prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Sue Quintiliani-Nasson
MaryEllen,
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your mother. She was a truly wonderful and kind woman and she will be missed by many. I know how close you were with her and I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Sarah
MaryEllen and the boys,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your mother. Although I didn’t know her very well, I know she raised kind and wonderful children. May God be your comfort in sorrow … and your hope and strength in the coming days. I am praying for you with deepest sympathy.
Denise (Murphy) Quattrochi
Don, Jim, John, Bill and Mary-Ellen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. Whenever one of your names’ is mentioned in conversation I always say “Mrs. Timmins raised one of the finest families I know.” She was a lovely lady and I am so happy that I knew her. Love, Nancy
Dear MaryEllen,
We were so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. We want you to know that you and your family will be in our prayers during this sad time. Sincerely, Paul and Lynne
Caryn & Don
Very sorry about the passing of your mother.
Pat Kachinsky
Dear Donald, Jim, Jim, John, Bill and MaryEllen,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Aunt Mary was the nicest and sweetest woman. A dear friend of my Mother and Father, we shared Holiday celebrations while growing up and a great time was always had at 404 Adams Street. Always so thoughtful, we received a beautiful floral arrangement for Thanksgiving, the day my Mother returned from the Hospital. Now reunited with Uncle Don and Tommy, we will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. With Love and deepest sympathy, Michele Stanton