November 20, 2019
Kavanagh, Ann
Ann F. Kavanagh, a long time resident of Dedham passed away on November 16, 2019. Born in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late James “Barney” and Catherine P. (Goonan) Kavanagh. Ann was a graduate from Ursuline Academy, Class of 1966 and attended Boston University and U Mass Boston where she earned her BA in Elementary Education. She worked as a bookkeeper at the former Boston-Needham Industrial Cleaning Company and former Irish Ale House. Ann loved music, liked to travel and was an avid reader. Family was her greatest joy. She will be sorely missed. Ann is survived by her siblings Bernie Kavanagh, Ellen Clinton and her husband Thomas and Mary Kavanagh and her companion Ronald Brousseau, all of Dedham and the late John Kavanagh. She was the loving aunt of Ursula A. Kavanagh-Drasher, Jason Kavanagh, Michael Cllinton and Brian Clinton and great aunt of 12. She is also survived by many cousins here and Abroad. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 9 AM at St. Susanna’s Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Susanna’s Peace & Justice Committee, at address listed above or to the Dedham Youth Commission, c/o Dedham Town Hall, 26 Bryant St., Dedham, MA 02026
Comments(6)
To the Kavanaghs and Goonans
When I think of Ann, I smile. May you find peace in being the beloved family of someone so special.
We offer uur sincere condolances.
With much love
Cheryl, Chuck, and family
To all the Kavanaugh family and Goonan family,
John and I extend our sincere expression of sympathy to all of you on the passing of Ann. We will always remember her beautiful smile-it came straight from her soul! She is at peace now–we hope you can take comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of your time with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maureen and John Flynn
You and your family are in our hearts and minds. Our condolences on the passing of your sister, Ann.
To Ellen, Bernie , Mary, and Mary T,
Ann was a radiant, beautiful human being surrounded by a family that showed such remarkable love and devotion. I will always remember her amazing smile every time I think of her, and when I need to define the word “Family”, I will always point to you. Peace and love, Elaine
Ellen and Tom
So very sorry for your loss. I know how much your sister meant to you. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, Ann was beautiful inside and out. I have fond memories of my younger day just hanging out and talking with her, she always had a calming effect on everyone, I’m sure she will be sorely missed.