Weymouth-Eleanor “Lee” (Fitzgerald) Doyle, of Weymouth, was joyfully reunited with her Creator and with her loving husband, Joe Doyle, in heavenly peace on April 27, 2021.
To know Lee was to be loved. Her devotion as a wife, mother, Nana, grand Nana, and “stand-in Mom” is legendary. Lee’s most cherished memories were time spent with family and friends. She was born with a servant’s heart. You always knew she cared about you, that you had a meal when you needed one, a bed if you didn’t have one, the creative solution to any challenge you faced, and every kindness you needed.
Lee was born in South Boston and cherished her time there before leaving to raise her growing family in Weymouth. She enjoyed her Southie friends her entire life. Their companionship, support, and love enriched her life immeasurably.
She was an active and respected member of Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth for 65 years. Lee and Joe were each honored by the Archdiocese in 2018 with the Cheverus Medal as an acknowledgement of their strong devotion to the Catholic faith. In true partnership with Joe, she instilled that faith in her family as the foundation of a spiritually rewarding life.
She was always generous with her time; from adventures in travel near and far, to den mother/troop leader, Sodalist, blood/platelet donor, eucharistic minister, baker, seamstress, cheerleader, taxi service, Boston sports fan, philanthropist, therapist, medic, the ultimate bargain hunter, and family party-planner extraordinaire. Through her actions she inspired everyone on how to share their own unique gifts.
Together with Joe, Lee raised thirteen children and embraced the expansion of their family through love and marriage: Mary and John Keohane of Abington, Kathleen and Stephen Puleo of South Weymouth, Tim and Lisa Doyle of Brewster, Pat Doyle and Tom of Weymouth, Joe and Janet Doyle of Pembroke, Michael and Marybeth Doyle of Norwood, Jane and Nate Roach of Dorchester, Nancy and Mark Logan of Westfield, Megan and Tim Forti of Whitman, Elizabeth Pflaumer of Kingston, Maureen Doyle of Weymouth, Christopher Doyle of Dorchester, and Daniel Doyle of Weymouth. She is the perfect Nana to Alicia Keohane, Rebecca Keohane, Elizabeth Keohane and her fiancé Tom Dion, Jackson and Morgan Keohane; Christopher, Aodhán, and Séamus Doyle; Brittany Doyle and her fiancée Kelley Connors, Brian and Kathleen Doyle; William Doyle, Emma Doyle; Rachel and Nick Testa, Ariana and Cornelius King, Aija Roach and her fiancé Juavahr Nathan; Sarah and MarcAnthony Parrino, Katie Rose Logan and Bret Marlowe, Megan Logan; Timothy Forti; Declan, Logan, Brady, and Parker Pflaumer; Shealin and John Allen; Isabella, Madeline, and Veronica Doyle. She is also Nana to her great grandchildren Romeo Keohane Disla; Victoria, Johnny, and Caroline Joy Allen; and Carter, Colbi, Caleb and Calise King.
Lee was predeceased by her beloved husband Joe with whom she shared her life for a remarkable 71 years, her parents Edward and Mary Katherine (Donnellan) Fitzgerald, her siblings Mary Finneran, Edward Fitzgerald and his wife Jeanne, Teresa O’Neil and her husband George, Joseph Fitzgerald and his wife Anne, Gerard “Jake” Fitzgerald, Louise McCormick and her husband George, Frankee Duggan and her husband Franna, and William “Billy” Fitzgerald.Lee will be lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law Jenna Fitzgerald, Cathy Fitzgerald, and Nancy Hurley, her many nieces and nephews and their families, and her longtime friends.We will delight in a gathering of faith, love, and laughter in celebration of Lee’s life when we can all be together.The Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, Weymouth is assisting the Doyle family with arrangements. Please visit ClancyLucid.com to leave a message for the family.In honor of Lee, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made toSacred Heart Church, 75 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA 02188,Operation Smile PO Box 758588, Topeka, KS 66675, orMegan’s Marchers JDRF c/o Nancy Logan, 101 Ridge Trail Road, Westfield, MA 01085
Lee is in my prayers. A woman of Faith. She has taken hold of the place prepared for her from the beginning of time.
Peace and Blessings to all of you as you go through the process of grieving.
God Bless,
Father Peter Casey
Aunt Lee was a remarkable person, she’ll be missed by all.
Very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Lee will be missed.
Thank you for the thoughtful and touching message Lee’s children and spouses posted. Obviously she was a wonderful mother, but also to me and my family, a fabulous aunt and sister. May God bless her and Uncle Joe and I look forward getting together with the family to celebrate their lives. May peace be with you.
Megan and Maureen and the rest of the Doyle family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
To One of The Best families in Weymouth ,
Prayers to all of you guys and your mom was the best and the reflection on her children is obvious. Keep strong the memories and you have plenty of shoulders if you need to lean on !
Mark Reddish and the whole Reddish family
Thinking of all of you,
Much Love From the Clinkscale Clan
To All the Doyles….our heartfelt sympathy and love…your Mom was the best…but you all know that…such a kind and accepting woman…she always made one feel welcome and loved. We will miss Aunt Lee and always think fondly and smile when we think of her. Love, Marcia and Michael