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August 28, 2016

Mary M. Burke

Mary M. Burke of East Bridgewater, formerly of South Weymouth, died August 28, 2016. Mary worked as a telephone operator for New England Bell for over 40 years. She was a kind and outgoing woman who enjoyed playing the organ and had a voracious sweet tooth. Throughout the years Mary could be found caring for her many adopted greyhounds or enjoying the day at Castle Island in South Boston. She will be fondly remembered by all who had the opportunity to know her.  

Devoted mother of Vincent P. Eddy, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Bridgewater, Mary Ellen Newell Villena of Weymouth, Tricia Barradas and her husband Kevin of Whitman, Kitty Silvano and her late husband George of FL and the late Christine M. O’Neill. Former wife of the late Vincent P. Eddy, Sr. Loving sister of the late John A. Burke. Cherished Nan of 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 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 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in Holy Ghost Church, Whitman at 9 AM.

Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.