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PATRICIA BOYLE Obituary

BOYLE, Patricia M. (Kennedy) Of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at home, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Leo J. Mother of Maureen and Daniel Sutton of Sandwich, Charles and Deborah Boyle of Wilmington, Gerald and Jeanne Boyle of Mashpee, Richard and Janet Boyle of Kodak, TN, Janet and Gerald Kelly of Marshfield and Jonathan and Marie Boyle of Waltham. Sister of the late George and Francis Kennedy and Jean Paine. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. Born in Somerville, she was a resident of Cambridge for over 90 years. She began as a bookkeeper for The Arts Society, raised six children and enjoyed volunteering with her friends on the Cambridge City Council campaigns of the late Lenny and Sheila Russell. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining during many summers in Marshfield and winters on Anna Maria Island, FL. She also loved singing and dancing to live music with her dearfriends. Patricia's family is grateful for the wonderful care provided to her in her home over the last year by Celtic Angels and Care Dimensions Hospice. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, on Wednesday morning, July 23, at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Peter's Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours Tuesday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Interment will follow in Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Patricia may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice at 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or at caredimensions.org/donate To view an online guestbook, please visit www.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2025.

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Jim O'Leary

July 23, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. She sure lived a full meaningful life.

Maryellen (Kennedy) Glover

July 22, 2025

I have fond memories of Aunt Pat. Always loved visiting when we were children so many years ago. With deepest sympathy.

Michael Sullivan

July 20, 2025

To the Boyle Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your mom was a wonderful woman and friend, who had the ability to make everyone feel welcomed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brown & Hickey Funeral Home

36 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, MA 02478

Jul

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Church

100 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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36 Trapelo Rd., Belmont, MA 02478

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