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August 15, 2017

Janet J. Sullivan

Janet J. Sullivan (Knowles) of Hingham, died August 15, 2017 at the age of 76.

Janet was the long time owner and operator of the Paperback Exchange retail store in Norwell. Family was Janet’s life and she was the proud matriarch of her clan.

Beloved wife of Robert Sullivan. Loving mother of Shawna M. O’Neil of Hull, Robert Sullivan of Hingham, and Brian J. Sullivan of Plymouth. Cherished grandmother of Amanda M. Bird and husband Ryan, Chelsea A. O’Neil, all of Quincy, Thomas S. O’Neil of Hull, Garrett J. Sullivan of Hudson, NH, Logan S. Lussier of Quincy and great grandson Lucas R. Bird.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston at 11 AM. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

Donations in memory of Janet may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.