Anthony Henderson, of Weymouth, passed away May 14, 2011 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Harson) Henderson of Weymouth. Loving father of Nadine and her husband Craig Dawson of Shirley, Tony Henderson, Jr. of Abington, Ryder Henderson and his girlfriend Catherine Sage of Whitman, Scott Henderson and his wife Patricia of Whitman, and Michael Henderson and his wife Mercy of Weymouth. Devoted "Grampa" to Marla and Bert Dawson, Ryan, Colin, Christine, Myra, Quirobelen, and Anthony Ryder Henderson. Brother of Julie Devlin and her husband Paul of Hingham, Brother-in-law of Phyllis Henderson of Scituate, and Jacquelyn Morelli and her husband Rick of Florida, Brother of the late John, William, Paul, Kay, Daniel, Margaret, Philip, and Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tony worked in security for the Suffolk County Jail, General Dynamics at the Quincy Shipyard, and the MWRA. He served as a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church and South Shore Hospital. Wood carving was one of his great enjoyments, and his work, including hand carved ducks, birds, and Christmas ornaments, was generously shared with his family. He also enjoyed working on computers and sharing emails with his family. He was a member of the Sacred Heart K of C and played bagpipes for many years with the Kevin Barry Band. His family will always remember Tony as a perfect Dad, wonderful husband, devoted Grampa, and all around good guy. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Friday at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4 - 8 p.m. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Tony may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com.


Published in The Patriot Ledger on May 18, 2011