Ann E. (Kiley) Gardikis, age 87, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully, Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge, surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born in Boston, to the late James J. and Margaret M. (Griffin) Kiley. She was raised and educated in Mission Hill, and attended Mission High School in Roxbury.

She lived in Quincy for over thirty-five years, previously in Dorchester for many years.

Ann was employed as a billing clerk for the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center for over thirty years. Following her retirement, she worked in dental billing for several years.

Ann enjoyed playing Bingo and trips to the casino. She also enjoyed playing games on her laptop.

Most of all, Ann was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Devoted mother of Ann E. “Sue” Tempesta of Quincy, Donna M. Cunningham of Quincy and her late husband Arthur, James J. Paige of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Edward F. Paige, Jr. of Alabama, and Bryan M. Paige of South Carolina and his late wife Debra.

Loving grandmother of six, great grandmother of thirteen, and great-great grandmother of one.

Dear sister of Mary Spillane and her husband Christopher of Pennsylvania, Margaret Kerrigan and her husband Thomas of West Roxbury, Catherine McParland and her husband Michael of Needham, George Kiley and his wife Sheila of West Roxbury, Eileen Hastie of Connecticut and her late husband James, and the late Cornelius “Neil” Kiley and his surviving wife Sandra of Arizona.

Ann is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Wednesday, August 27, from 4 – 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Parish in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 227 Sea Street, Quincy, on Thursday, August 28, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

For those who wish, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to DotHouse Health, Office of the CEO, 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02122 or www.dorchesterhouse.org.