Irene Cash
Fondly Remembered as “Miss Irene†of Irene’s School of the Dance
Irene M. (Herbert) Cash of Winthrop passed away on June 15. She was 88 years old.
The beloved wife of the late Thomas D. Cash, she was born in Winthrop, the cherished daughter of the late Walter and Isabella (Thorburn) Herbert.
Irene was an accomplished ballerina. She taught dance for many years prior to her retirement. She is fondly remembered as Miss Irene of Irene’s School of the Dance to many aspiring dance students of all ages. It was one of the joys of her life working with children and teaching them dance, fun and music.
Irene was the devoted mother of Thomas D. Cash Jr. of Winthrop, Coleen P. Fallon and her husband, Sean of Milton and Irene E. Cash and her husband, Arthur Leventis of South Boston. She was the adored grandmother of Caroline, Shannon and Isabella Cash and
Daniel and Colin Fallon; the dear sister of the late Robert Hess, Virginia DeStefano, Eunice Soper, John Hess, Isabelle Flintoff, Nancy Brennan, Peter Hess, James Hess, Daniel Herbert and Charles W. “Charlie†Herbert. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Wednesday, June 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, at 11:30 a.m. Interment was in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Donations in her memory can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Assn. 912 Killian Hill Rd. S.W., Lilburn, GA. 30047.
To sign Irene’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.
Thomas Deedy
Active Member of Cottage Park Yacht Club
Thomas R. Deedy, 87, passed away on December 26, 2022 surrounded by family. Tom was born in Worcester to Grace R. (McDonough) and John G. Deedy. After serving in the Army, he went on to graduate from Boston University where he met his late wife, Suzanne Hart.
His working career was spent with MassMutual in the group sales department. Tom loved sailing, skiing and he was an avid sports fan. He was an early, faithful, and optimistic season ticket holder for the New England Patriots, attending games at Harvard Stadium and later at their stadiums in Foxboro.
Tom spent many years in Winthrop and was an active member of Cottage Park
Yacht Club; from there he enjoyed sailing his boat Sympatico to the Cape and Islands, racing in Boston Harbor and sharing the experience with family and friends.
Tom married Pat Hersey in 1981. Together they built a home in Woodstock, Vermont.
There Tom enjoyed tending to animals, skiing at Suicide Six and spending time with grandchildren.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: John, Edward and Justin and his second wife, Patricia Hersey Deedy. He is survived by his children: Kerin (Charlie) Green, Sue Ellen (John) Briggs, Thomas (Tara) Deedy, Conal (Kara Harrington) Deedy and Jane Deedy. He will be missed by his nine grandchildren: Patrick Deedy, Priscilla Zhang, Nicholas Briggs, Madeline Green, Michael Deedy, Trevor Deedy, Quinn Deedy, Matthew Deedy, Annika Deedy and his many nieces and nephews.
Donations in the name of Thomas Deedy can be sent to the Thompson Center, 99 Senior Ln, Woodstock, VT. 05091, or donate online at www.thompsonseniorcenter.org.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 29 in St John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section).
Funeral arrangements from the Maurice W. ​Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop. To sign Thomas’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.
Robert Dowling
US Airlines Retiree
Robert J. Dowling, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away on May 21 at the age of 79.
Bobby was the loving husband of 51 years to the late Elizabeth “Libby†(DeCicco) Dowling.
He is survived by his sister, Diane Saturno of Hull, his nephews Michael (Donna) of Plymouth, Shawn (Paula) of Hull and the late Christopher Saturno. He was also the brother-in-law of Pauline Wallace of New York.
Bobby was very proud to be in the United States Marine Corps. He then worked for many years with the U.S. Airlines maintenance crew at Logan Airport. Bobby loved all sports.
His favorite pastime was fishing for stripers or smelt. Both he and Libby loved to cook.
Many batches of clam chowder were made at the C.P.Y.C. as well as their famous “Pic-A-Libby†relish.
Bobby’s sense of humor and storytelling, which he attributed to his Irish heritage, was priceless. He kept everyone entertained at family “get togethers†as well as through his school years.
The family especially wants to thank Ronnie and Rhett, Bobby’s best friends, for their daily visits. They transported him to and from the hospital and stayed with him when he had his treatments. We are so very thankful for their friendship and caring. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
Donations in Bobby’s name can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758533, Topeka, KS. 66675-8533.
Funeral arrangements were from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop. To sign Bobby’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.