Bartholomew Folan

Folan, Bartholomew “Bert” of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away January 9, 2022. Bert was born in Ireland to the late Thomas and Margaret Folan. Bert attended Boston Technical High School before becoming a U.S. Marine veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corp, Bert joined the Green Beret reserves. He was a member of the Laborers Union before becoming a Boston Firefighter, serving for over 30 years. Bert always stayed active and never sat still. He could often be found on his mountain bike in the White Mountains, kayaking or doing some other outdoor activity. Bert had always been hardworking, determined and independent.   

Loving brother of Mary Folan of Avon, Elizabeth Folan of Quincy, Thomas Folan and Rose of FL, Kevin Folan and Jeannie of Braintree, Julie Marks and Matthew of Taunton, Michael J. Folan of MO and the late Evelyn  Folan-Reilly. Dear Uncle to Elizabeth, Claire and Emily Folan and Connor and Katie Marks. Also survived by many cousins and extended family members.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bert’s name to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.