Dorothy "Dottie" Canniff

Dorothy “Dottie” (Philbrick) Canniff of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on January 8, 2025. She was 92. 

Dottie was referred to as a “little ball of fire.”

She married “Bud” and raised a family. Like her mom, she lost her husband early. With strength and support from many she got back on her feet and dedicated her life to church, family, and community. She was active at Saint Paul’s Church in Hingham and Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth where she was a Eucharistic Minister and taught religious education classes and organized church events.

She loved baking, gardening, and spending time with her dog. Her favorite way to start the day was with a “Dunkin jelly donut” and a hot cup of black coffee. 

She spent a career at John Hancock, Quincy as a mutual fund administrator, she taught English as a second langauge at Carney Hospital Outreach Programs. Upon retiring from John Hancock she dedicated many hours with Weymouth Elder Services serving on the Executive Board of Elder Services and Friends of the Council on Aging. 

Her last two years of life she spent at The Cordwainer Senior Community in Norwell. She made many new friends and memories there. She will be missed by all who loved her!

Godspeed Mom!

Daughter of the late Gardner and G. Dorothy Philbrick.

Beloved wife of the late John “Bud’ Canniff.

Loving mother of Susan M. Stanley and her late husband Michael ‘Mike”, Richard W. Canniff and his wife, Susan and the late John C. Canniff.

Grandmother of Cynthia M. Stanley and her husband, Peter Gagen, Scott M. Stanley and his wife, Maria, Ashley Drake, and Josh Heishman.

Great Grandmother of Donovan and Chloe Gagen, and Elijah and Remi Drake. 

Sister of the late Loretta Philbrick.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday 1/16/2025 from 8:30-9:30 AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street), followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. 

Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Weymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.