1942 - 2023
Visitation
November 3, 20234-8 P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford
Funeral
November 4, 20239 A.M.
St. Mary Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford
Anne M. King, of Chelmsford, MA died peacefully on October 29th at home with her family by her side.
Anne was married to Dennis F. King. Anne and Dennis met in 8th grade and recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past May.
She was born in Everett, MA to John and Rosemary (Smith) Howard on May 16, 1942.
Anne graduated from St Rose High School, Chelsea MA (1960) and the Catherine Laboure School of Nursing. It was then that she began her career as a Registered Nurse. She helped many new mothers learn to care for the newborns while she worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in the NICU. When she moved to Chelmsford in 1977, she worked for the Chelmsford Public Schools at the Harrington Elementary School as the school nurse. It was here that she treated many scraped knees but most of all she was known for her ability to care for every child as if they were one of her own.
She is survived by her loving husband, and her 3 sons and daughter Dennis and his wife Dana King, Sean King and the late Mindy King, Jennifer and her husband Scott Merrill and Timothy and his wife Sayuri King, all of Chelmsford, MA.
Anne had 4 siblings, Patricia and Jack Gallagher, Margaret Howard, Daniel and Valerie Howard and the late John Howard.
Known as “Gram” to her nine grandchildren, Maggie King, Kaileigh Merrill, Abbie King, Connor Merrill, Dennis (DJ) King, Rebecca Merrill, Liam King, Adam and Arthur King, a great grandchild, Everest. Anne loved attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events, recitals, and graduations. She hosted many sleepovers with them during school vacations and on an occasion or two may have let them have dessert before dinner.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4-8PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9AM at St. Mary Church, Chelmsford. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Susan Mathews
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Mrs King was the best school nurse my children ever had! Always a smile for everyone! She was a great lady. My condolences to the entire King family.
Kathi Mathews
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Dear King Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was lucky to witness the love Anne had for her family over the years. Always providing loving support , strength and guidance. Thoughts and prayers during this time.
Kathi xo
Laura Costello
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My deepest sympathies. My heart breaks for you all. Anne was a beautiful and loving woman whose smile lit up the room. Sending all my love and prayers for healing during this difficult time. – Laura
Elaine Barkhouse
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Condolences on the passing of Anne. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Kelly Joyce
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Jenn, I am so very sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have with your mother, carry you through this difficult time.
Katherine Merrill
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Jonathan and I are very sorry for your loss, your Dad and all the family. We will be praying for her. Much love.
Martha Klein
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Rest in peace, Aunt Anne! My deepest sympathies to Uncle Dennis and the rest of the family.
Phyllis Sweeney
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To the King Family, My Mom Jeanne and I are so sad. Ann was our neighborhood buddy we’ve chatted with for years. She will be greatly missed by our neighborhood. We are so heartbroken? our deepest condolences to Dennis &Family. Much Love, Phyllis & Jeanne Sweeney
Karen Byrne
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Dear King Family,
Our deepest condolences. Mrs King was one of a kind. She beamed when she spoke about her family, especially her grandchildren. Fly with the angels. Peace be with you & your family always. Love, Karen & Lou Byrne
Ellen Waddill
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We are sending our wishes to the King family at this difficult time.
Bless and peace to you all as you remember your mother and grandmother.
– Ellen & Doug Waddill with Timmy Stevens
Jim Smith
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My sincerest condolences to all. I’m sorry I never got to meet your wife, mother, and grandmother but I know she will live in your hearts and in your deeds. Cousin Jim Smith (son of Anne’s granduncle Jim Smith, your grandmother Rosemary’s brother).
Chris Gillis
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I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.
-Chris
Gail Smaldone
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To Anne’s Family,
My deepest condolences. Worked 15 years at Harrington School and always a joy to see Anne. Always offered a “hi, hug, and time,” to the children and staff. She cared for everyone like a devoted mother, and the kids always had an excuse to get out of class and “go see the nurse.” She was Number 1 to them! I am blessed to have had our paths cross and miss seeing her in Mkt Basket. Fly high with the Angels, Anne! Heaven, has a new Angel.