Viola M. MacLean

Viola M. (Pulsinelli) MacLean, 80, a resident of Abington, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 12. She was the wife of Samuel M. MacLean, Jr for 57 years. Daughter of the late John A. and Camille (Pantaleo) Pulsinelli, she was born in Boston, raised in Roxbury and educated in Boston schools. Mrs. MacLean was a Nurses Aide in Rockland for several years and volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul in Abington for many years. Known as an angel of care, she touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. Cooking and baking were her passions, as well as sharing it with family and friends. Most important to her was spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. MacLean is survived by her children, Donna of E. Sandwich, Catherine of Raynham, William and Sandra both of CT, as well as her grandchildren, Ryan, Kristen, Michael, Lee, Amanda, Nicholas and Anthony and great-grandchildren, Jason, Zachery, Aubrey and Autumn. She was the sister of Marie of W. Bridgewater and the late Robert, Samuel, Vincent, Panfilo, John, Virginia, Ida, Josephine and Anna. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be private. Donations in Viola's memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, Development Office, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.