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Regina M. Furman

10/12/1941 - 03/12/2014

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Obituary For Regina M. Furman

Regina M. Furman (McCarthy) of Hanover died surrounded by her family and friends on March 12, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. She was 72 years old. She was raised in Cambridge and lived in Hanover for the past 37 years.

Regina's fond early memories were growing up in Cambridge with the O'Connor's on Kelley Street and spending summers in Green Harbor. She attended St. Clements High School in Somerville. She worked at Grants Department store where she met her best friend, Carol Gill (Madden).

Prior to starting her own family, she worked as an executive assistant at Gillette and made many lifelong friendships that she cherished.

She was a devoted wife and Mom. Second to her family and extended circle of friends, she loved cooking and baking for family, friends and neighbors and taking trips to the Jersey shore with her husband to visit her extended family, the Palamaro's. She was very proud of her Irish roots and Cambridge ties.

She was the beloved wife of Henry F. Furman of Hanover. Loving Mother of Christopher Furman of Hanover and Andrea Furman of Hanover. Survived by her sister, Jacqueline Furman of Hull. Best friend of Carol Gill (Madden) of Woburn. Predeceased by her parents Anna McCarthy (Collins) and Edward McCarthy of Cambridge. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home in Rockland, Massachusetts. The Celebratory Mass will take place on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:00 at St. Mary's Church in Hanover, Massachusetts. The Christian Burial at Hanover Center Cemetery will follow. There will be a luncheon at St. Mary's Parish Center. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research 1111 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714. www.lustgarten.org

Services

16 Mar

Visitation

15:00 PM - 18:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
17 Mar

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church 392 Hanover St. Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »
17 Mar

Burial

11:15 AM

Hanover Center Cemetery Hanover, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Kristi Smith

    Although I never met Regina in person, I considered her a friend. The Contessa Board is mourning the loss of this lovely lady. RIP, Regina. You will be missed!

  • 05/25/2021

    Monika Swing

    Though I never met Regina in person. She has been a dear friend from the cooking board. Who will be deeply missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Michelle Pelychaty

    Rest in peace sweet friend. I will miss you. Andrea, Chris and Hank you are in my prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Paula Smith

    Dearest Hank, Chris & Andrea...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Regina's online friendship over the years has been such a blessing to me. I am so sorry for your loss and know there are many of us that will also miss her posts & friendship. May your hearts be flooded with memories to comfort you in the days ahead. God's Speed, Regina. I love you, Girlfriend. Paula George Smith aka mecookin

  • 05/25/2021

    Julie Jordan

    I know Regina is in heaven, reading cookbooks, cooking & baking, doing good deeds for others. I wish I could've met her in person as I admired her very much. My sincerest condolences to her beloved family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Eileen Molnar

    My heart fills with warmth when I think of Regina, such a kind person! My thoughts and prayers for all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Janine Markell

    My deepest condolences to your family. Regina was a very SPECIAL person and so kind and caring. She's surrounded with angels now. Rest in peace sweet lady.

  • 05/25/2021

    Hilary Cook Cohen

    Dear Hank, Chris and Andrea, You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is our hope that memories of happy times provide you strength. Our deepest and most sincere sympathy to all. Regina touched many lives with her lovely grace and dignity. With love, Hilary, Bruce, Ethan and Cory Cohen.

  • 05/25/2021

    Diane Phillips

    Regina was the kindest, most giving person I have ever known. I missed meeting her in person last May as I passed through Boston on my way to a cruise because Regina had just discovered her diagnosis. However, I always enjoyed her emails and posts on the cooking board sites we both visited. She was loved dearly and will be missed by many.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ed Foley

    Henry...I met Regina only once in person but must of spoken with her a hundred times over these past years. Always with a big hello and I could almost see the smile on her face as we talked of other things beside my business problems. We are sorry for your family and your loss and understand Regina will be greatly missed by many. Prayers to you and family

  • 05/25/2021

    Judy Ryan

    Heaven has a new beautiful angel now. Rest in peace Regina. You will be missed by so many. But your kindness will live on in all of our memories.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim O'Mahoney

    Kind and generous, I knew Regina through a few outings with "foodie" friends and our lovely Contessa Home. My deepest sympathy to all the family, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

  • 05/25/2021

    Matt Gill

    The most upbeat person I've ever known. An inspiration of happiness and fun throughout my entire life.

  • 05/25/2021

    Carolyn Larson

    My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all the Furmans. Regina was a dear and generous friend and she will be greatly missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Sharon Rankin

    May you rest in peace sweet Regina. I will always remember your kind and gentle nature. You were a blessing to all who knew you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Wayne Boyd

    Henry I'm so sorry to hear of Regina's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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