Joan B. King Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Joan B. King

11/09/1933 - 07/18/2008

Obituary For Joan B. King

Joan B. "Tonie" King, 74, died on July 18, 2008 at the South Shore Rehabilitaion and Skilled Care Facility in Rockland. She was born in Boston, daughter of the late George A. and Elsie Gillespie and was raised and educated in Dorchester. She was a graduate of Archbishop Cushing Central Catholic High School. Tonie has made her home in Rockland since 1957. She was very proud to have been actively involved in the Defenders Music Association, having served as treasurer of the drum and bugle corps for many years. Mrs. King retired several years ago after serving for nearly a dozen years as a secretary in the Rockland Public Schools both at Rockland High School and in the office of the Superintendant. She is survived by her husband, Alfred T. King and her children, Jacqueline M. King of Jamaica Plain and Steven A. King and his wife Carol of Shrewsbury. She was the sister of George A. Gillespie of Northboro and the late Lester" Buddy" Gillespie. Tonie was the proud grandmother of Kristen and Tyler King of Shrewsbury. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A Funeral was held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street ROCKLAND on Wednesday, July 23rd at 8:15 AM. A Funeral Mass followed in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Burial was in Holy Family Cemetery. Calling hours were on Tuesday, July 22nd from 5-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Rockland Education Foundation P.O. Box 764, Rockland, MA 02370.

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05/25/2021

Kathy Green

Dear Mr. King & family I remember a woman who showed both compasion and toughness when needed. She did this not only with the drum corp kids but to those of us who also attended Rockland High. Mrs King, I will miss you!
05/25/2021

Virginia Kelly Meany

I remember the gatherings in the good ole days with the Amiraults and the Kings and others whom I don't remember at our house in Avon. You were all great friends and had lots of laughs. Toni was a kind and funny lady. May she be at peace.
05/25/2021

Jim & Claire Swanton

Al and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Although it has been awhile since we have seen Tonie, we always enjoyed times spent with her. Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
05/25/2021

andrea kenney sheehan

To the whole KING family thank you for sharing your mother with us at RHS and all of the years she was our cheerleading coach because we wouldnt of been able to cheer if Ruthannne didnt talk her into being there for us she was and unbelivable lady and i always remeber her as being in the office for all those years and thank god she was there for us cause we wouldnt of been able to cheer if it wasnt for Ruthanne and Mrs King thank you for those most memerable years and her kindness she could never say no to ruthannne thank you again for the memories and all the years in the office she was there was for everyone that always needed her and trust me we did and she was there i feel very blessed to have had known her and to of touched my life my love andrea
05/25/2021

Jim Getchell

My heartfelt condolences go out to the King family in their time off loss. Tony was my aunt and i will always have fond memories of her and her family while growing up. I can not think of the number of times that she pulled my butt of of trouble. we shared more secrets than most family members did and I could always count on her to have my back when needed as well as kick me in the ass when i deserved it. i truly believe i should of been kicked more than i was. That wa just the kind of relationship I had with her, allot of love fun and trust. i will truly miss her. My best to the King family...god bless you all Jim
05/25/2021

Debbie Hill Esinhart

My thoughts and prayers are with Al, Jackie and Steven during this difficult time....I have many happy memories of "Mrs. King" during our drum corp years. May your families and memories bring you comfort. Debbie (Hill) Esinhart
05/25/2021

Butch Saunders

Al and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Tonie was such a big part of our drum corp life, she will truly be missed by all of us.
05/25/2021

Maura (Cole) Cronin

Mrs. King was loved by all, May she rest in peace
05/25/2021

Pat Berkeley

Al and Family, I will miss my Friday visits with Toni. She and I would sit and talk about many things. I truly enjoyed her company! She is now at peace and May God take her home.