Mary Joyce Hoffmann, of Milton, Friday August 4, 2017.

Born in Boston and raised in Milton, M.J. was a graduate of Skidmore College and Suffolk University, having completed her paralegal certification. She had a gift for writing and producing beautiful poems, and she enjoyed painting. She shared her love of music and the beach, and always gave back by volunteering for many organizations. Most notably she taught English as a Second Language and volunteered at the local food pantry.

Loving mother of Olivia Joyce DeMatteo of Milton. Sister of Jane C. Hoffmann of Quincy, Louis P. Hoffmann of Geneva, Switzerland and Audrey L. Schug of Hanover. Daughter of the late Louis P. and Mary Joyce (Murray) Hoffmann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Monday August 14 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 5-8 PM.

Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Epilepsy Foundation of New England, 335 Main Street Unit 8, Wilmington, MA 01887.