Quill, Margaret J.

Margaret Jean Quill (Doone), 88, of Naples, FL, formerly of Canton, died peacefully February 9, 2024.

Jean, a proud Canadian, was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and grew up in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, before moving to the U.S. in her early 20s. Jean, whose dream job was being a mother, also enjoyed traveling, line dancing, artistic painting, spending time at the beach, baking for friends and neighbors, reading, scratch tickets, jigsaw puzzles, word seeks, and dominos. She was loved by many for her thoughtfulness and kindness.

Jean was the daughter of the late Senator J.J. Hayes and Maude Muriel (Logan) Doone. Devoted wife of the late Kenneth J. Quill. Loving mother of Elizabeth D. Quill and her husband, Kevin M. O’Neill, of Quincy, Kenneth Sean Quill of Jupiter, FL, and Alison J. Quill and her partner, Christopher B. Kennedy, of Boston. She is survived by her sister Sheila LeBlanc of Calgary and was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph H., George “Hayes” and Allen E.J., and sisters Shirley Marie Doone, Lorna Elizabeth MacGillivray, Dorothy “Eileen” Rothernel, Maude Muriel “Doonie” Woodcock, and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Ready. Adoring step-grandmother to Tess and Aubrie O’Neill, and aunt to many nephews and nieces throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Visiting hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street, Friday, February 16, from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Oscar Romero Catholic Church, 700 Washington Street. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. If desired, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Ln., Naples, FL 34105.

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