Maureen C. McKenna

Maureen C. (Manton) McKenna, age 78, passed away peacefully in her Walpole, Massachusetts home, after a brave battle with cancer, on April 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving son and daughter. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on March 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (O'Brien) Manton, the 5th child of 8. Her family eventually settled in Roslindale, where she graduated from Roslindale High School with the Class of 1956. After graduation, Maureen modeled for Jordan Marsh while working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston.

Maureen married Paul T. McKenna on July 25, 1959 and as their family began to grow, welcoming their sons, Joshua in 1961 and Steven in 1963, Maureen and Paul settled in Walpole, Massachusetts to raise their young family. After living in Walpole for about three years, Maureen welcomed her daughter Allison in 1969.

She was a member of the Savin Hill Yacht Club in Dorchester for many years, where she enjoyed spending time aboard her family boat "Summer Place" traveling all over New England. Maureen's love for travel continued, creating wonderful memories on her trips to England, Ireland, and the Azores with dear friends, Henry and Fiona Davis. However her fondest memories of traveling were the trips she took to Paris and Iceland with her son Joshua and her granddaughter Lauren.

Finding herself as a single mom of 3, Maureen began taking classes at Dean College in Franklin and earned a position with Lumber Mutual Insurance Company in 1984. After working her way up through the company, she retired in 2001. After her retirement, Maureen's loving nature guided her in caring for the elderly.

In 1997, Maureen was named Walpole's Citizen of the Year, recognizing her accomplishment for single handedly raising the funds to purchase the Walpole Fire Department's first thermal imaging camera.

She was incredibly proud of her Irish heritage and was devoted to her friends and faith. As an avid New England Patriots Fan, she was constantly cheering them on. In addition, she loved animals and enjoyed visiting Castle Island.

Most of all, Maureen was devoted to her family. She was the common thread that always kept her family together, arranging luncheons for her siblings or the annual family reunion with the 80+ members. She always had a smile for everyone and when she spoke, she made you feel like you were the only one in the room.

Loving mother of Steven Joseph McKenna of New Bedford, Allison A. and her husband Ron Isenstadt of Norton and the late Joshua McKenna and his wife Jean McKenna of Kingston.
Former wife of the late Capt Paul T. McKenna.
Cherished grandmother of Lauren McKenna, Evan McKenna, Jillian Isenstadt, and Jackson Joshua Isenstadt.
Sister of Joan Fahey of Braintree, Barbara Condon of Braintree, Joe and Ellie Manton of Quincy, Jack and Anne Manton of Bourne, George and Carol Manton of Norton, Nelson and Helen Manton of Plainville, Bill and Diane Manton of Plymouth.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her best friends Jean and Nelson Hope of Walpole.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Maureen's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4-8 PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Joseph's Church, 272 Main Street, Kingston on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM. Intement will follow in Saint Joseph's Cemetery in Kingston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Walpole Fire Department, 20 Stone Street, Walpole, MA 02081.