Pauline M. (Kirwan) McEntee

Pauline Mary (Kirwan) McEntee “MAMMY”, A longtime resident of Hull, passed away at home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Pauline was born in East Boston, on December 10, 1933, to Arthur and Rosetta (Freney) Kirwan, the third of six children, she grew up in East Boston with her brother and four sisters. The family later moving to Dorchester/Saint Peter’s Parish where she met her future husband Philip. After their marriage, they settled in Hull to raise their own family. Pauline was a resident of Hull for 58 years. 

Pauline worked at Abbadessa’s Restaurant in Hingham for many years, and later worked at Marshall’s in Hingham. She was a member of the Hull Lions Club, a longtime bowler with Webster Shore Lanes in Hull and then with South Shore Country Club Lanes In Hingham. After retiring, Pauline was a volunteer at the Hull Senior Center.

Pauline/Mammy loved hanging with her family and friends on “the Porch”. She was a “Fashionista” and loved getting all dolled-up, going out to eat, “Girls Night Out” with her daughters, granddaughters and Pinot Grigio. Pauline loved sunsets, the beach, music, and dancing (especially to Dancing Queen by ABBA). She will lovingly be remembered sitting on the porch at 790.

Pauline was predeceased by her Husband, Philip J. McEntee, and survived by her five children and their spouses: Joyce Emmett (Kevin) of Peabody MA; Christopher McEntee (Selen) of Saunderstown RI; Kelly Connors (John) of Weymouth MA; Erin Smith (Michael) of Pembroke MA; and Stephen McEntee of Hull MA. Cherished “MAMMY” of 11 Grandchildren: Kathreen Lee Hood (Larry) of Hull; Edward Hood Jr. (Lauren) of Marshfield; Celia Rose Costa (Billy) of Medford; Kevin M. Emmett of Jupiter FL; Jack Connors of North Weymouth, Charles Connors of Weymouth, Leo Connors of Weymouth, Michael Patrick and Nora Kate Smith of Pembroke; Ela Christina and Atlas McEntee of Saunderstown RI. Great “MAMMY” of five: Louie and Declan Hood; Max, Georgia Rose and Brynn Leona Costa. She leaves behind her brother, Philip “Bunny” Kirwan (Beverly) of Canton MA; her sister, Carol Hare of East Falmouth MA; her sisters-in-law Mary Connolly of Ashburn VA and Cathreen “Kitty” Andrews (Red/Paul) of Jamaica Plain MA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pauline was predeceased by her dear sisters and brothers-in-law: Peggy Walsh (Bernie), Joan Fennell (Bob), and Betty Sullivan (Sully); Laurie McEntee (Mae), Nicki Kirwan, Jerry Hare, and Dan Connolly.

Special thanks to Pauline’s nurses from Beacon Hospice in Plymouth MA: Heidi, Kyle, and Michael.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Monday, October 21, 2024, 4-7 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 11 AM. Cremation will follow. 

Pauline will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Pauline's name to Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Rd., #3, Plymouth, MA 02360.