Mary J. (McDonnell) Finch
Mary J. (McDonnell) Finch, of Weymouth, formerly of Randolph, passed away March 12, 2019 at the age of 87. Born, raised, and educated in Randolph, Mary graduated from the Stetson School and Quincy Junior College. She then worked as a receptionist at a law firm in Boston for several years, commuting by bus and train every day. She enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Loving mother of the late James “Jimmy†Finch, Dianne Finch and her husband Brian Claydon of Rockport, Joanne Peterson and her husband Paul of Raynham, and Marianne Finch of Everett. Adoring grandmother and great-grandmother of Scott Peterson and his wife Michelle and their children Ava and Gavin, Nicole Peterson and her daughter Isabella, Patrick Peterson and the late Jeannine (Finch) Zecchini and her son Ryan Partee.
Mary is survived by her sister Theresa Levangie and her brothers Bernard and Joe McDonnell. She was predeceased by her sister Ann Stella and her brothers Thomas and Patrick (PT) McDonnell.
Beyond Massachusetts, Mary will be missed by many friends and extended family members in England, Japan, California, Alaska, Tennessee, Washington D.C. and elsewhere. She loved travel and jumped at every opportunity to do so. She warmed the hearts of people everywhere she went.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Randolph on Saturday, March 23rd at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are omitted. The burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph. Arrangements handled by the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph. Donations in lieu of flowers to https://www.stjude.org/.
Guestbook
First Name: susan
Last Name: benoit
City: west springfield
State: MA
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Entry Date: 03/19/2019
Joanne and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Though I've never met her I know she was special as she raised such a caring loving family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sue Benoit
First Name: Nora
Last Name: Acevedo
City: Abington
State: MA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 03/26/2019
Joanne I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope the Lord gives you peace and acceptance through these sad days. May your dear mom Rest In Peace. Love Nora.