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Ann M. (Hession) McKenzie, 71

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Ann M. (Hession) McKenzie, 71, died Friday March 15, 2013 at St. Patrick's Manor. She was the widow of John A. McKenzie, who died January 21, 2013.

Born in Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora (Kaven) Hession. She enjoyed painting, crocheting and arts and crafts. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters Ellen Thomas and her husband Eric of Hopkinton, Laura Zichella and her husband Raymond of Ashland, Susan Silva and her husband Daniel of Wrentham; and her son John McKenzie of Chicago. She also leaves her grandchildren Ryan, McKenzie, Angela, Riley, Colleen, Evan and Miranda. In addition, she leaves her sister Helen Stanley of Walpole and her brothers David Hession of Natick and Kevin Hession of Upton.

Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton. The Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St., Hopkinton, is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458.