Mary 'Dolly' (White) Kenney
Mary (White) “Dolly” Kenney of Avon, 92 years of age, born on July 30, 1930, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023.
She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Kenney, devoted mother of Kathy of Avon, Tom (Joan) of Easton, Jim (Mary) of Mansfield, Joe (Tracy) of East Bridgewater, and Ellen Cadigan (Brian) of Halifax, loving grandmother of Katelyn, Joseph, James Jr., Jenna (Teddy), William (Rahela), Kathleen, Christina (Jay), and Kayla, adoring great-grandmother to JJ, Katherine, and Suraya, and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Mary was the youngest daughter of James and Mary White, and they nicknamed her “Dolly” as an infant. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings, James White, Josephine Strauser, and Gloria DelVecchio.
She was proud of her Boston roots and graduated from Cathedral High School. Mary met the “love of her life,” Tom Kenney, on New Year’s Eve 1948. They had been married 65 years when Tom passed in 2015.
Dolly made friends wherever she went and was a fixture in the East Spring Street neighborhood for 60 years. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Michael’s.
Mary and Kathy moved to the Emmanuel (Connemara) House in Brockton in 2017, and they loved their home there.
Dolly loved her Red Sox (especially Mookie Betts), birds (especially cardinals), her “Club Ladies,” Sunday afternoon rides, American Bandstand (back in the day), long walks, cats, dogs (especially Snoopy and Chloe), but most of all, she loved family celebrations. Her greatest pride was being there for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was our matriarch. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her--truly the wind beneath our wings.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Mary’s name to St. Michael’s Church in Avon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a wake to be held on Friday, January 6, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Hurley’s Funeral Home, 134 South Main Street, Randolph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s, Avon on Saturday, January 7, at 10 AM. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Guestbook
First Name: Nancy
Last Name: Leo
City: Ponte Vedra
State: FL
Country: United States
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
Jim and Mary so sorry for your loss.
What an amazing life and a great legacy in her family. To the rest of her family my condolences and sympathy.
Nancy Leo
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Murphy
City: Avon
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
My sweet friend , thank you for being a ray of sunshine in my life. Your inspiring words of wisdom , your kindness, your smile will be sorely missed. I will carry the memory of you in my heart for the rest of my days. Until we meet again, Rest in the sweetest peace❤️
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Heffernan
City: Needham
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
My condolences to the entire Kenney family. What a wonderful obituary. A truely great lady ! May Mary rest in peace! Peace and blessings, Bill Heffernan
First Name: Judy
Last Name: Surface
City: Largo,
State: FL
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
Dolly was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. Me & my kids lived next door to her & the family for 11 years before we moved to Florida. Dolly had a heart of gold.
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Vuono
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Kenney. Although I didn't know her, I know her son Tom and have met his siblings. It is clear that she led a devout and inspirational life with a legacy that will be everlasting.
First Name: Janis and Mark
Last Name: Urbanek
City: Canton
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
Dear Tom and Joan, we are saddened to hear of the recent passing of your mom “Dolly”. What a lovely tribute appears here to document her life and love of family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Love, Janis and Mark
First Name: Ken & Jane
Last Name: DUVAL
City: Lunenburg
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/05/2023
Tom&Joan
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Seems like she lived life to the fullest and enjoyed and appreciated everything that life could offer. Thinking of you during
this difficult time . Please extend our condolences to the entire Kenney family.
First Name: Maureen
Last Name: Sinewski
City: Nahant
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Aunt Dolly as a kind person who never forgot to send me a Chistmas card. I will miss her. Love, Maureen
First Name: John
Last Name: Morley
City: North Easton
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
Jim, sorry to hear about your mom. She sounds like she was a wonderful lady. Please send my best to your family.
First Name: Kate
Last Name: Haffner
City:
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
My condolences to Mary’s entire family. Mary will be truly missed by all who knew her. I only have known Mary since she moved into All American ALF last year. She was such a sweet lady, always very positive and a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary’s family.
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Driscoll
City: East Bridgewater
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
Joan and Tim,
I was so saddened to hear if the passing of your mother Mary. My condolences and prayers go out to you and to all of the family. The obituary was lovely, and gave me an idea of who she was and her role in the family and community. She will be missed by so many!
First Name: Cheri
Last Name: (Cadigan) sawlit
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
I am so sorry for your loss ellen, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
First Name: Shelly
Last Name: Roberts
City: MANSFIELD
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
Jim and Mary so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was an incredible lady who I was very blessed to have known. To the entire Kenney family we send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
With Sympathy and Love Shelly and Larry
First Name: Pella
Last Name: Shmays
City: Hopkinton
State: MA
Country: US
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
Thinking of you all, so sorry to hear of Dolly's passing. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Love, Pella
First Name: Jacqueline
Last Name: Hansen
City: ALEXANDRIA
State: VA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 01/06/2023
The entire Hansen family sends heartfelt condolences to all the Kenney siblings. We all have such wonderful memories of the entire family, especially your Mom, Dolly. We loved when she'd stop for a visit with our Mom and especially loved seeing her on Club night when it was at our house. She truly was a kind and gentle person. We could always talk to her and she was a wonderful listener and gave great advice. She made the world a better place and we all will keep her in our hearts. Fondly, Norma Crane, Carol Young, Jackie Hansen, David Hansen.
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Parkinson Pelaggi
City: Avon
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/07/2023
Sincere Condolences to your family. Dolly has been such an amazing woman. Rest in Sweet Peace Dolly. Sending Hugs and Strength to you all
First Name: Elaine/Tim
Last Name: Flanigan
City: Avon
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 01/07/2023
Jim, Mary and the entire Kenney family, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. We hope your sweet memories sustain you all.
Tim and Elaine Flanigan
First Name: Judy
Last Name: Guilbault
City: Avon
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/08/2023
Dear Kathy, Tom, Jim, Joe, and Ellen, I am so for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
RIP Mrs. Kenney
First Name: Erin
Last Name: (Folkman) Libardoni
City: Cambridge
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 01/09/2023
Dear Jim, Mary, Jenna, Jimmy and family - I'm sorry to hear of Dolly's passing. I will always remember her warm smile and spending holidays together with her growing up. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Erin (Folkman) Libardoni