Gloria (Melvin) Whalen
Gloria F. (Melvin) Whalen, 86, of Easton, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester,July 26, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Whalen and the mother of the late Mary A. Whalen, sister of the late Regina Donovan, David Melvin, Mary Hilliard, John Melvin, James Melvin and Paul Melvin. Survived by her brother, Thomas Melvin, of Stoughton and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Gloria was born in and raised in Dorchester and lived most of her life in the city she loved.
Gloria was a pioneer in the insurance industry at a time when it was dominated by men. She worked for many years at Cameron & Colby and was well-known and respected as a sharp business woman. Through her years of working, she traveled extensively to conventions and seminars and loved every minute of it.
The love of her life was her daughter, Mary. Gloria dedicated herself to her daughter, helping her with all the health struggles her daughter endured. It was her main purpose in life. Gloria also cared for her husband, Joseph, for many years with his health issues. She was such a strong person for all the caring she gave during her life.
Gloria was the matriarch of her large family of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews who looked to her for guidance in life. She will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory’s Church,2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Wednesday August 1st at 10:00 AM. Relative and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8 pm. Interment Private.
Guestbook Entries
I worked with Gloria at Cameron and Colby. She was a close friend of my aunt, Cecelia. She she always had a spark and a smile and went out of her way to help me out. I’m fortunate to have known her and extend my condolences to her family. Quite a lady!
Gloria was one of the finest people that I ever had the pleasure of working with. Her personality radiated wherever she went and her dedication to her work even when faced with difficult personal times never faltered. She was the best.
Rest In Peace, Gloria
Dick Stone
Sweet aunt Gloria will be missed. She gave me advise when I was traveling for my job. She made my mother belly laugh each time she talked to her on the phone. She was an amazing strong woman in a male dominated world. I looked up to her for all she accomplished in her professional life. She was my mothers best friend and loved by all of us Haney children . Rest In Peace Aunt Gloria.