Scott Jeffrey Mckearney

Scott Jeffrey McKearney, 56, of School Street, Rockport, an Attleboro native, died unexpectedly at his residence on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on September 21, 1955, he was a son of Betty Lou (Leonard) McKearney of Plainville and the late James Leo McKearney, Jr. He was raised and educated in Attleboro where he was a 1973 graduate of Attleboro High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science, his Masters degree and his PhD in Sociology all from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a resident of the greater Attleboro area for most of his life. Mr. McKearney was the owner of a business recruiting company for more than 20 years. As a professor, Mr. McKearney taught philosophy at the University of Maryland and in Boston area colleges. He enjoyed the time spent collecting antiques. In addition to his mother, he leaves his siblings: Joyce Ellen Welsh and her husband, Lealand Welsh, of Wrentham; J. Peter McKearney and his wife, Alba (Arango) McKearney, of Wrentham; Diane J. Fontaine and her husband, Ralph Fontaine, of Attleboro and Sean J. McKearney and his wife, Janice (Mattson) McKearney, of Attleboro and several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, several extended family members and dear friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 3:00 4:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral immediately following visitation on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Childrens room available during visitation and the funeral service. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.