Obituary

Thomas Joseph Jolley, 79, of Halifax, MA formerly of Hyde Park, originally from Dorchester, died February 1, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Beloved husband of Joan (Chaplik) of 50 years. Devoted father of Ellen Jolley of Cape Cod, Joan Jolley of Boston, Margaret Beatty of Halifax, and Michael Jolley of Milton. Loving grandfather of Meghan, Ryan, Paul, Connor, Joseph, Brendan, Gillian and Emma, and proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished brother of Margaret (Peg) O'Callaghan of Natick and the late John (Jack) Jolley of Quincy. Dear son of the late Michael and Beatrice (Corbett) Jolley.

His funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 5 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Halifax (http://www.ourladyofthelakehalifax.org/main.asp). Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM at Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472 or www.alzmass.org