Mary H. Brogan

Mary H. Brogan, 81, of North Washington Street, North Attleboro, formerly a resident of Attleboro for over sixty years, passed peacefully on January 18, 2013 in the Madonna Manor Nursing Home.

Born Mary Sweeney in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on August 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Potvin Sweeney. Mary was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy in Pawtucket, Class of 1949. She worked for several area agencies as a behavior therapist working with developmentally disabled adults until her retirement in 1994. She also served as a volunteer at Sturdy Memorial Hospital from 1995-2001.

Mary is survived by four children; Stephen Brogan of Orlando, Florida, Ellen Lee and her husband Bill of Pawtucket, Gerald Brogan of Attleboro, and Michael Brogan and his wife Lisa of Attleboro, a brother; Robert Sweeney of Florida, five grandchildren; Paul Murray, Corinn Brogan, Joshua Brogan, Haley Brogan, and Jaime Lee. She was the sister of the late Lee Sweeney.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro where the Brogan family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 22nd from 5-8 PM. A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, January 23rd at 9 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro, celebrated by Rev. Richard Wilson, Pastor. Mary will be laid to rest in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to remember Mary in a special way, contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. The Brogan family would like to thank all the staff at the Madonna Manor for the quality and compassionate care given to Mary during her residency.