Klinke, Maryann (Brennan) of West Roxbury, formerly of Brighton, December 19,2017. Beloved wife of the late Millard Klinke. Loving Mother of James St. Croix, of Wakefield and Andrea St. Croix of Brighton. Devoted Grandmother of Teaghan and Rileigh. Loving daughter of Anne Brennan of Needham and the late Lester Brennan. Sister of Celine Flinn and husband Tom of Norfolk; Janet Leonard and husband Jim of Needham and brother Dan Brennan of Needham. Highly regarded teacher and Vice Principal at Mount Alvernia Academy for 22 years, retiring in 2014. The prior 8 years spent teaching at St. Gregory's, Dorchester. A natural born teacher who had a lasting effect on her students. Maryann took great pride in watching her students achieve goals they dreamed of. A long time advocate of Catholic Secondary Education. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday December 28, 2017 at 11:00 am in St. Bartholomew Church, 1180 Greendale Ave. Needham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private. Donations in Maryann's memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Boston 02131 care of Professional Educational Department. www.lawlerfuneralhome Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600