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Mary F. Feeney
December 04, 2016

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Mary F. Feeney (Donohue) of Canton passed away at home December 4th surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, she attended Girls Latin and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury Class of 1945. Mary went on to earn a B.S. from Emmanuel College in 1949, M.Ed. from Boston College in 1954 and an M.S. in Special Education from Simmons College in 1978. Mary was an active member of the Alumni Affairs for both Notre Dame Academy and Emmanuel College and was a member and former State recording Secretary for Alpha Delta Kappa. She worked for the Boston Public Schools as a 1st grade teacher and a Special Education Administrator for over 50 years before retiring. She was an active member of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton where she was a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and CCD Teacher. She was an elected member of the Democratic Town Committee in Canton and attended many of the state conventions including the 2016 Convention in Lowell. She also enjoyed working as a Poll Worker at the Kennedy School in Canton over the last 10 years for any of the political elections. Beloved wife of the late William J. Mother of Kevin T. and William F. Feeney both of Canton. Sister in law of Eleanor Mahoney of Hingham, Joseph and Eileen Feeney of Squantum, Anne Feeney of Squantum and John Horrigan of Hingham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 3-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Friday morning at 10. Burial St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.

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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
781-828-0811