Marie Phelan

Marie Christine Phelan, Age 71, of East Ridge Road passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, November6, 2017.

Marie was born in Boston, MA, on November 15, 1945, daughter to the late Francis and Mary Elizabeth (O’Shea) Driscoll.  She was raised and educated in Dorchester and Stoughton, MA. She attended St. Williams in Dorchester and graduated from Stoughton High School.  She was a member in the St. Williams Band and the Black Knights Stoughton High Band playing the trumpet. She was a police officer for Stoughton Police department, as a dispatcher. She married James R. Phelan in 1972 and they shared 41 years together.  They were living in Franklin, VA when he passed on December 3, 2013. Six months ago, she moved back to New England with her family.  Prior to that, she was living in Seabeck, WA with her daughter. She enjoyed music, visiting Boston, was a movie buff and loved her animals. She was a driving force and partner in the family business of breeding and raising her beloved Gypsy Horses.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine White and husband, Kelly, of Sutton, VT; her brother, Steven Driscoll and wife, Rebecca, of Victorville, CA; a grandson, Sgt. Patrick M. Phelan (USMC); a nephew, Sean Driscoll and wife, Nichol; a niece, Dawn Kohler and husband, William, and  many loving cousins encompassing the O'Shea Clan along with all the Vermont and Delaware families.

Marie brought laughter and smiles everywhere she went, and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

As per her wishes, no services will be held at this time and there will be no calling hours. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com