Jane P. (Mullan) Locke a 55 year resident of Charlestown, died on Friday December 16, 2005 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. She was 83 years old.
Jane was born in Portrush, County Antrim, Ireland on March 13, 1922. She grew up there and attended schools there. She moved to the United States in 1950 and settled in Charlestown. She worked as a secretary for Coleman Brothers Construction Company in Boston for 10 years. She was a dedicated wife and mother. especially to her beloved son Arthur who she dedicated her motherly love to his disabilities. She was co-founder of The Parents and Friends of Exceptional Children of Charlestown.
Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Arthur V. Locke. Devoted mother of Thomas Locke and his wife Kathleen of Everett, Patrick Locke and his wife Kathleen of Melrose, Hank Locke and his wife Janice of Charlestown, Rosellen Locke of Charlestown and the late Arthur Locke. She is the loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Kathleen Weir of County Antrim, Ireland and Hugh Mullan and his wife Collette of County Derry, Ireland. Sister-in-law of Michael and Mary Locke of Medford. Aunt of Frederick and Jean Locke of Malden.
Jane's Funeral will be held on Tuesday morning December 20, 2005 from the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 9 am. followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours for Jane will be held on Monday December 19, 2005 from 3 to 8 pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, Mass.
In lieu of flowers kindly make memorial donations in Jane's name to The Charlestown Boy's and Girls Club 15 Green St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129.