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Janet P. Dwyer

02/15/1936 - 10/10/2009

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Obituary For Janet P. Dwyer

Janet P. (Callahan) Dwyer, 73 of Rockland died at her home on October 10, 2009 surrounded by her family and cared for by Old Colony Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Ola (Murphy) Callahan and was raised and educated in S. Weymouth. Janet was very proud to have graduated from Massasoit Community College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. She had been a longtime Hanover and Brockton resident and most recently resided for the past 8 years in Rockland.

For several years she served in many capacities at Catholic Charities of Greater Brockton including working in their clothing thrift shop and assisting in the meals program.and prison outreach ministry. She enjoyed bowling and in her younger days she participated in leagues at Timber Lanes in Abington.

Janet was the wife of the late Thomas L. Dwyer and is survived by her sons Kerry T. Dwyer of NY, Thomas L. Dwyer of PA, Frank H. Dwyer of Brockton, Jeffery Dwyer of Avon and her daughters Laura Dwyer. Potteiger of Naples, FL. and Lisa M. Dwyer of Brockton. She was also the mother of the late Lynne A. Cameron and the sister of Thomas R. Callahan of Manomet, June Minicucci of Braintree and the late Vera Butler. She was the Special Grams to Hugh and Kevin Cameron, Stephen, Sarah, and William Pike, Meaghan Perkins, Eileen, Joe, Allison, Brittany, Courtney, Tiffany, Daniel, Christopher and Thomas Dwyer, Erin Monoco, Mark and Lyndsey Todaro, Stephen Pike II, and Daniel and Jeffery Barron, and great grandmother to Alec Martinosy, William Pike and Abigail and Lauren Monoco.

Rev. Gordon Postill will officiate at a Funeral Service that will be held will be on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. After cremation, burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scituate. Calling hours will be on Tuesday October 13, 2009 from 5-8 PM

Memorial Donations in her name may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368

Services

13 Oct

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
14 Oct

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Carol and Jim DeLizzio

    Dear Tom and Sue and all of Tom's extended family -- Our deepest sympathies and love to you all on the loss of your dear Mother. Hope that your sorrow will soon be replaced by happy memories. Love, Carol and Jim and Family

  • 05/25/2021

    shelly cushman

    To Kerry,Jeff,Tommy,Frankie,Laura,Lisa, YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU ALL, I will miss my Aunt Janet,not just one thing,many things,I will never forget all the great Cristmases from when we were little kids to big kids.I will miss all the holidays we have been spending together as adults.I will miss her great cooking and baking and I will miss her just being the great Aunt that she is.I imagine her and LYNNE are baking some bannana bread right now and getting Uncle Tom a beer!! LOVE TO ALL Shelly (Callahan)Cushman

  • 05/25/2021

    Frank Dwyer

    10-10-09 Mother/Grandmother She was always there through good and bad thoughtful of others,caring and loving mother/grandmother, I keep you in my heart always in my thoughts,now and forever you will never be forgotten. Love Always Your Son, Frank Dwyer and Family Margarita Garza Brittany,Courtney and Tiffany

  • 05/25/2021

    Mark Todaro

    My sincerest condolences in this sad time. My prayers are with you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Margarita Garza

    Always in my thoughts;She will be missed greatly ; She was the eldest in my family and she is remembered always ;God Bless Always

  • 05/25/2021

    Courtney Dwyer

    Janet was the only grandmother I grew up knowing. I loved her very much and still think about her. I miss her very much, and I think about the times spent with her. I will forever have you in my heart grandma, I love you.

  • 05/25/2021

    karin ayers

    Janet was a wounderful woman, a fantastic grandmother to my son Thomas, she will be sadly missed, my deepest thoughts are with you all, and only the fondests of memories will stsy in my heart.

  • 05/25/2021

    Paul Cunningham

    Mike and Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Regards, Paul Cunningham

  • 05/25/2021

    phyllis hartry

    we were neighbors 1953-58 sharing the births of our children my mark,paul and elaine. Janet's kerry, jeffrey,tommy and lynne. sorry we lost touch over the years but thought about her many times. she was a lovely person and a good friend. love phyllis

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