Schofield, Liguori “Toni” A (Murphy, Baird), 88, of Bourne, MA passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth, MA on January 23, 2021. She was born to the late Charles Levis Murphy and Mary Florence (Reilly) Murphy on April 14, 1932 in Boston, MA.
Toni was very proud of growing up in Jamaica Plain. She graduated from St.Thomas Aquinas High School in 1950 where she loved playing basketball. In her early 20's she volunteered with the U.S.O. and belonged to the woman's club at St. Thomas Aquinas. She was a proud member of V.F.W Auxiliary posts 5592 and 1822, as well as the D.A.V. Auxiliary unit 96. She devoted many years marching in parades with multiple VFW posts and the D.A.V.A. and greatly enjoyed making veterans' lives better. Toni knew the value in a kind word, a good laugh, and a well made cup of tea.
Toni always had time for her family as they meant everything to her. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John J Schofield Jr., sister Teresa (Murphy) Fitzgerald, brother Charles K Murphy, son Christopher Baird, and step-son Philip Schofield. She is survived by her children: David and wife Anne Baird, Patricia McGrath, and Cynthia and husband William C Legge; her stepchildren: John M and wife Beverly Schofield, Scott Schofield, Cheryl Costello, and June and husband Mario Vitrano; her grandchildren: David and Stephen Baird, Alton “Buddy” Chase, Jennifer (Legge) Ouellette, William D Legge, Sarah and Bryan Schofield, Shannon (Costello) Seamens, Matthew and Scott Costello, and Lisa and Philip Vitrano. She also leaves 26 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed.
The family invites you to view the Facebook Live streaming of Toni's service on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM on the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to:
The D.A.V. Auxiliary Unit 96
26 Somerset Rd
Mashpee, MA 06249
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