Patricia Mary Finnell, at 87

Patricia Mary Finnell of Hull passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 30, 1937, she was the daughter of Louise (Dalton) and Cornelius Sullivan, and was the youngest of four siblings.

She grew up in Roxbury and Dorchester and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. At the age of 19, she married the love of her life, Bob. After living in Medford and Charlestown, they ultimately found their home in Hull, where they lived for over 60 years. Mrs. Finnell worked at the Hull Cooperative Bank for about 15 years, as well as Stop and Shop, from where she retired after 10 years. Although she enjoyed her time at both places, her greatest joy in life was being the mother of her five children and eventually a grandmother and great-grandmother. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling all around the country with her husband, spending time with her entire family, and was often found on Nantasket Beach surrounded by kids.

Mrs. Finnell is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert D. Finnell, and her five children and their spouses; Bob and Laurie Finnell of Manchester, N.H., Patty and Dave Gardiner of Hull, Jeff and Kathy Finnell of Worcester, Sue and Paul Garrity of Londonderry, N.H., and Michelle and John Warren of Whitman. Proud grandmother of her 16 grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Katherine, Tim, Joanne, Steve, Geoff, Joseph, Erin, Lynsey, Nicole, Matthew, Patrick, Alexis, David, and Dan, and great-grandmother of Ashley, Shea, Nate, Luke, Caroline, Maverick, Jacqueline, Michael, James, Delaney, and Owen. She also is survived by her brother-in-law, James M. Finnell, and his wife, Marion, of Norwood, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her three siblings, Louise Estano, John Sullivan, and Mildred Finnell.

The family would like to thank everyone at the Hull Fire Department, South Shore Mobile Integrated Health Unit, Norwell VNA, and the entire staff at Southwood at Norwell Nursing for taking exceptional care of her during the past few years.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday, May 12, from 4-7 p.m. at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church in Hull on Tuesday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m., with burial at Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.