Marcia M. O’Connell, age 79

of Quincy

Marcia M. O’Connell, age 79

Marcia M. (MacKinnon) O’Connell, age 79, a lifelong Quincy resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, surrounded by her loving family.

Marcia was born in Quincy, to the late Robert E. and Mary L. (Eagles) MacKinnon. Raised and educated there, she was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1964.

Marcia was a devoted homemaker and was dedicated to her family. Her greatest joy came from being a nurturing mother and grandmother. She cherished time spent with them, always supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife for sixty years of Peter F. O’Connell.

Devoted mother of Thomas P. O’Connell and his wife Susan, Robert P. O’Connell and his wife Jacqueline Rae, Laurie A. Graf and her husband Paul, and Jill S. Nordin and her husband Erik.

Loving grandmother of ten.

At the request of the family, services were private.

For those who wish, donations in Marcia’s memory may be made to Pat Roche Hospice Home, c/o 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.

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  • I’m so sad to hear about Marcia’s passing. I loved our time together at the hair salon. I’m going to missed our wonderful conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

  • Rest in Peace, Marcia
    Xo Tina and Tim

  • So very sorry for your loss. Marcia was such a special lady. We will always remember how kind she was – essentially to my mother. Thinking if you all.

  • Sorry for your loss. Gail Higgins. 125 Granite Street apt 721

  • Peter and family. My deepest condolences. Such a kind and careing person. Bob tizzi