Mary E. O'Leary

Mary E. (Loftus) O’Leary, of Dorchester passed away, Monday, November 2, 2015 at home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by husband Dennis J. O’Leary, Jr. along with son Joseph O’Leary.

She was a daughter of the late Timothy Francis and Nellie (Connelly) Loftus of Lettermullen, Galway, Ireland.

Loving mother of daughters Maura O’Leary and husband Timothy Collins, Teresa (O’Leary) Pugliese and husband Billy, son Dennis J. O’Leary III all of Dorchester. Cherished GRANDMARY of Michaela and Bridget Collins, Patrick, Briana and Timothy Pugliese all of Dorchester. Sister of Pattyann Loftus of South Boston. Loving aunt of Margaret Ellen, Kerry Ann and Michael along, with many other cherished nieces and nephews. Sister in law to Margie Lagrassa, Rita O’Leary and Joan Williamson-Foley.

She was the sister of the late Margaret Frary, Timothy Loftus, Teresa Enos, Ellen Maguire, Michael Loftus, Robert Loftus and wife Jeannie; sister in law of the late Mary Martin, Jack and Nancy O’Leary.

Mary will be missed and remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her, as a women who loved her family passionately, lived to help and serve others and was devoted to her Catholic faith. These wonderful traits lead Mary and Denny to be married by Cardinal Richard Cushing. She was an exceptional listener and handled all that life put in front of her with stride and compassion. Her daily calls will be missed recapping interesting facts and current events on what she just read or seen on the television.

Mary was very proud of her Irish-Catholic heritage belonging to many Irish social clubs over the years. She was one of 7 Mary Loftus’s of her generation, also 1/6 of the best aunts ever. Never forgetting many summers with family, wonderful friends, laughs and conversations that seemed to last forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10AM in St. Mark’s Church 1725 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester.

Burial will be private.