Obituaries

Marian E. (Walker) Penney of Quincy passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at age 93. Originally from Dorchester, she lived in Quincy for 55 years. She had worked as a secretary at the Hanscom Air Force Base for many years, was a member of the St. Joseph’s Ladies Sodality, enjoyed dancing and most importantly, spending time with her family.

The beloved wife of the late George A. Penney, Marian was the loving mother of Debbie M. Vacha and her husband Tim of Quincy; dear grandmother of Stacey Bennett of Duxbury and Caitlyn Vacha of Quincy; great-grandmother of Natalie Vacha of Quincy; sister of the late Pat and Rick Woodford, Bob Walker, Dick and Jane Walker, Bill and Ann Walker and Jack Walker; and is also survived by her sister-in-law, Fran Walker and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visiting hours which will be held on Friday, September 21 from 4:00 to 8:00PM at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home 74 Elm St. Quincy Center. On Saturday there will be a gathering at the funeral home at 9:00AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Church 550 Washington St. Quincy. Burial is at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Donations in Marian’s memory may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore 30 Reservoir Park Dr. Rockland, MA 02370.