Patricia F. O’Neill

Patricia F. O’Neill died peacefully at her daughter’s home on January 29, 2015 in Hull, Massachusetts at the age of 76 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Pat is survived by her children, Michael O’Neill of Weymouth, Jeanne Williams of Hanover, Mark O’Neill of Weymouth and Stephanie O’Neill of Hull; her 4 grandchildren Nicole, Amanda, Abby and Ashley; her siblings, Marion Stanley, Bobby Mitchell and Raymond Mitchell. Also her grand ‘pets’ Fred, Francine and Oliver. She is preceded in death by her daughter Julie, her brother William and her sister Carol.

Pat was born on December 10, 1938 in Lowell, Ma to Ella May Hood – Mitchell and William F. Mitchell. She graduated from Catherine Laboure School of Nursing in 1959 as a Registered Nurse. After moving to Weymouth, Pat began working as a nurse for Carney hospital. She was a revered nurse for over 40 years including over 20 years working for the state. She was a MNA rep for multiple decades serving on 12 MNA committees as the representative for nurses. The boards and congresses she served on included; the Mental Health Board, Unit 7 E-Board, MNA Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Regional Council 5, MNK Board of Trustees, Cabinet for Labor Relations, Awards Committee, Convention Committee, Congress on Health and safety and the Nurse PLAN. She did this all voluntarily while working full time.

In the later years of her life, she enjoyed her retirement by traveling, gardening, baking, reading on the beach, and watching over her beloved children and grandchildren. Pat raised 5 children and instilled in them a sense of independence and strong will. Her children and grandchildren remember Pat as a kind, witty, and driven mother and grandmother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and enjoy their lives to the fullest.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 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 8:30 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 9:30 AM. A Reception will follow. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Patricia F. O’Neill Fund via the Labouré School of Nursing (being established now).

The family would like to thank all caregivers for their compassion and dedication.