Mary A. Cooke

March 08, 1942 - March 19, 2024

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Obituary for Mary A. Cooke

Mary A. Cooke, 82, of Milton, passed away on March 19, 2024.

Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Mary G. (Finnegan) and John M. Cooke. Loving sister of John M. Cooke, PhD, and his wife, Patricia (DuWors) of Plymouth, Anne Conlon and her husband, Kevin, of Norwell, and the late Claire E. Dorsey and her late husband, Paul, of Canton. Cherished aunt of Susan Burns, Paul Dorsey, Laurie Woodworth, Scott Dorsey, Joseph Conlon, Deborah Stepanian, David Conlon and John Conlon. She is also survived by her grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

Mary was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School and Boston College, where she received a master’s degree in social work. She was dedicated to helping those in need during her many years employed as a licensed social worker at The Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, and Marian Manor in South Boston.

Mary enjoyed summers in Manomet with family and friends. An active parishioner, Mary attended daily mass at Saint Agatha Church in Milton, Saint John the Baptist Church in Quincy and Saint Bonaventure Church in Manomet. Mary is best remembered as someone who was caring, kind, humorous and courageous. She was devoted to family, trusted God and lived her life as a person of faith.

Mary's relatives would like to thank the wonderful staff of Care Dimensions Hospice as well as the care providers at the The Neville Center for their concern and efforts to provide quality care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton on Friday, April 5 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. A link to the live stream of the mass will be available below. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON, Thursday, 4-7PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Mary may be sent to Catholic TV, PO Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471.

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4 Apr

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04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
5 Apr

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Agatha Church 432 Adams Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
5 Apr

Interment

11:15 AM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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  • April 09, 2024

    Prudence Young Darigan

    So very sad. I first knew Mary as a well-liked and respected classmate at BC. It was not until 50 years later that we reconnected at our reunion, and I realized that she was the lovely woman with whom I had exchanged pleasantries for many years at morning Mass at St. Bonaventure's. Looking forward to chatting about our mutual past, I was saddened when she soon relocated but kept in touch through a mutual friend. Go in Peace, Mary, and may the angels welcome you into Paradise. Prudence Young Darigan BC School of Ed 1965

  • April 05, 2024

    Marilyn Burns

    Dear Cooke Family, I have been thinking about Mary all day. She gave Lainy and me our first Barbie dolls, I think, at a party at your parent's house before she went to the convent. I was a big Barbie girl. I saw her, I think, in the last five years when she was staying in Manomet. When she met me, her first remark was a compliment to me that I found so affirming that no one ever acknowledged to me. She was a very intelligent, kind person. I'll remember her always! Marilyn Burns

  • April 05, 2024

    Ellen Walters Gallahue

    My sincere sympathy to the extended Cooke family! Mary was my friend and classmate at Archbishop Williams. I was both sad and happy to watch the live stream of Mary's funeral Mass this morning. It was a beautiful celebration of her life! Seeing the Easter lilies on the altar at St. Agatha's reminded me of my own Baptism there on Easter Sunday which fell on this date, April 5, in 1942. Because Mary and I were born within two weeks of each other, I have to wonder if we might have been baptized together on that long ago Easter Sunday! I'd like to think that we were! May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

  • April 05, 2024

    Marilyn Burns

    We are so sorry. Mary was always thinking of others and helping people feel better. She was always happy and smiling, remembering many happy times on the beach in Manomet. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marilyn and Lainy Burns

  • April 03, 2024

    Lorraine E Bielski

    My deepest Sympathy to Mary's family & friends. Mary was the most kindest,compassionate ,religious person I have ever known. I met Mary in 1973 when she worked at Mass Hospital,in the Tempo program. I will be forever grateful for her helping me with my daughter Kim. Mary had a infectious laugh and words of wisdom that always put you in a better place. Rest in Peace my sweet friend. Sincerely, Lorraine Bielski

  • March 31, 2024

    Karen Pedi

    Our deepest condolences to the Cooke family. May Mary rest in eternal peace