Mary Ellen (Kelley) Londergan, age 87, of Norwell, MA, formerly  a long-time resident of Cohasset, MA, passed away on November 10, 2012. Daughter of Alice G. and Edward L. Kelley, South Boston, MA. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Londergan. Loving Mother of Moira of Evanston, Il, R.David Jr. and wife Kay of Granger, IN, Deirdre Doolan and husband Jack of Norwell, MA, and Michael and wife Mary of Marshfield, MA. Devoted grandmother of Kristin and Matthew Londergan, Peter and William Doolan, and Patrick, Thomas, and Ellen Londergan. Loving sister of the late Edward P. Kelley, Doris A. Ducey and her late husband Richard V., and Thomas P. Kelley and wife Sheila.

Born in South Boston, MA on December 7, 1924, Mary was a graduate of Girls' Latin School and Boston University.  She enjoyed a long and varied career including positions with Jobs for Youth, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, MFS Investment Mgmt, and the Paul Pratt Memorial Library of Cohasset. Mary had a passionate love of life. She was world traveler, bridge player, gardener, music lover and reader. She was a consummate conversationalist with a fine intellect.  During her life Mary was a member of Hatherly Country Club, Cohasset Golf Club and Scituate Country Club. As an avid golfer she never was never able to break 100, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Most important in Mary's life were family, friends and faith. She was an active member of St. Anthony's Parish of Cohasset, MA and also attended Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, MA. Mary will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend with an incredible passion for life and a strong faith. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure to know her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Nov 16, 2012 at 10:00 am in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Cohasset. Visiting hours Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 from 4 - 8 pm in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. Cohasset, MA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset, MA or to the charity of one's choice.

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