HALLAHAN Florence T. (Murphy) Longtime resident of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on May 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late David J. Hallahan. Devoted mother of Claire Hunt and her husband Edward of Walpole, David Hallahan and Lori of Framingham, John Hallahan and his wife Elisabeth of CA, James Hallahan and Joelle of Westwood, Ellen Borden of Mansfield, Marie Hallahan of South Carolina, Louise Cawley and her husband Robert of Walpole, Robert Hallahan and his wife Noelle of West Roxbury, and the late Paul Hallahan and J. Gerald Hallahan. Loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Anne Murphy of Walpole and the late John J. Murphy and Catherine Stahle. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her cousins Catherine and Patsy.
Florence earned her Masters Degree in Education from Boston State College and taught pre-school at the Ohrenberger Community School. She loved all kinds of handwork but sewing was her passion. She taught quilting at the Ohrenberger. She was a volunteer tour guide with Boston by Foot. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Theresa Church and was also involved with Maria Fo at Holy Name Church.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Sunday, May 8th from 3-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, May 9th at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Church, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Florence's memory to St. Theresa's Church 2078 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.