Marie M. Fitzpatrick

Marie M. (Hurley) Fitzpatrick, of Hingham, formerly of Westwood and Hyde Park, died peacefully on January 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Fitzpatrick for 59 years. Loving mother of Edward J. Fitzpatrick Jr. and his wife Joanne (Ricciardone) of Reading and William G. Fitzpatrick and his wife Karen (Gill) of Weymouth. Devoted grandmother of Julianne (Fitzpatrick) Regan and her husband Brian, Brendan Fitzpatrick and his wife Aoife, David Fitzpatrick and his wife, Marissa, Ashley, Makayla, and Christopher Fitzpatrick and Allison (Fitzpatrick) Morgan and her husband, Cody. Beloved Great-Grammie of Kieran, Christopher, Clare, William and Finbar. Sister of the late Elaine (Hurley) Lyons and her husband Paul Lyons. Also survived by loving nieces Judith Lyons, Maureen (Lyons) Trowbridge, Paula (Lyons) Small and nephew Joseph Lyons.  

Marie lived a wonderful, involved life enjoying the love and companionship of her husband, Ed. Marie was born and grew up in Dorchester in St. Gregory’s Parish, where she attended all the parish schools, and graduated from St. Gregory’s High, Class of 1948. She went on to graduate from Katherine Gibbs, where she launched her career at the Suffolk County Court House, holding positions of increasing responsibility and earning a special commendation from Chief Justice Reardon. Once married, Marie and Ed moved to Hyde Park where they raised their sons and subsequently moved to Westwood, all while continuing her career as a legal secretary in a private practice for 25 years. 

Marie always relished time with family and friends – some friendships staying close for over 80 years. In retirement, Marie and Ed traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe. They actively participated in parish life at St. Denis in Westwood, including helping to coordinate numerous parish trips. After moving to Linden Ponds in Hingham, Marie and Ed were considered “Pioneers”, first residents, where they helped to establish several community clubs. Throughout her long life, Marie felt blessed to attend the special events in her childrens’, grandchildrens’, and great-grandchildrens’ lives, enjoying family celebrations right through the most recent holidays. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood on Friday January 17th from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning January 18th at 10am in St. Denis Church, 157 Washington St., Westwood. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or to the charity of your choice.