O'Malley, Arthur Edward, COL (MA) Retired, passed away Wednesday, December 5, surrounded by his family and friends. Arthur was born and raised in Dorchester, MA. He loved his family and lived his life with gusto. He enjoyed traveling the world and embracing the history of each new city. He was proud to serve his country and valued his work training military personnel to prepare them for deployment. He was honored to be a colonel retired in the Massachusetts Army National Guard where he served for over 30 years. He was also the adjutant in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts leading ceremonial duties and international goodwill missions. Arthur had a one-of-a kind sense of humor, perfect comic timing, and a way with words. He used those talents performing onstage and directing productions in local community theaters. He loved baseball, theater, a home-cooked meal, and spending time with his family and friends. Arthur adored his wife and best friend of 14 years, Diana Bradley and their five daughters. He is predeceased by his brother Jack O'Malley and his parents John and Margaret O'Malley. He is survived by his wife Diana, his daughters Laura O'Malley, Maureen Coleman, Victoria Bowen, Emily Browne, and Hannah Browne. He is also survived by his sons-in-law, Scott Blatterman, Thomas Coleman and Shawn Bowen, as well as his cherished grandchildren Olivia Kathleen Coleman and Theodore Arthur Blatterman, his sister Patsy Bolduc, and his brother Gerald O'Malley. Arthur leaves behind his loved ones from the Bradley, O'Malley and Dooher families, as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday December 11, at 9:00 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Interment Wednesday with military honors at 1:30 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600