Shirley A. Coyne

COYNE, Shirley A. (Carr) of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 13, 2018, she was 82.  

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Teresa (O’Rourke) Carr.  Shirley worked for many years in the Mayor’s office for the City of Boston as a Neighborhood Development Specialist.  She was well read, and was seldom without a book or newspaper.  

Shirley was the devoted mother of Nancy Kisiel of FL, E.B. “Brian” Coyne and his wife Margherita of Hyde Park, Steven Coyne of Weymouth, Sharon Coyne of Dorchester, David Coyne and his wife Kelly of Hyde Park, and the late Michael, Teresa, and Kevin Coyne.  Sister of the late Irene P. Ryan, and Theresa  M. “Marie” Becker.  She is survived by 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and was pre-deceased by her grandson Brian M. Sweeney III.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley was the wife of the late Edward J. Coyne. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM  in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Family and friends will gather in the funeral home beginning at 9 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 o’clock. Interment private.   

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Shirley may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.  Our family wishes to thank everyone for all of their support, and unconditional love to our Mom. Good Night, God Bless, We love you.