Irene G. (McGann) Hughes of Abington, December 31, age 73, Daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude McGann of Waltham; Loving wife of Gerald V. Hughes Jr. of Abington; Devoted  mother of Andrea Hughes of Natick and Marla McCarthy and husband Kevin of Bridgewater; Loving grandmother of Joshua, Melissa, and Mckenzie.  Loving sister of Mary Cummings, Pauline McGann, Kathy Senior, Thomas McGann, Edward McGann and the late Jonny and Paulie McGann; Also, survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Friday January 4 at 8am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget Church, Abington 9am. Visitation Thursday 3 to 7pm. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland.