Mary T. (Cavanagh) Dollard, age 85, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Roy W. Dollard to whom she has been married for the past 62 years.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Frank P. and Anastasia (O’Neil) Cavanagh, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
Mary worked for the Fall River Public School Department preparing lunches for the city elementary schools for thirty years prior to her retirement. An avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, she also enjoyed playing Bingo.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Mary-Ellen DesJarlais and her husband Ron of Foxboro, William Dollard of Fall River, Catherine Dollard of Andover, Jennifer Biederman and her husband Jim of Manhattan, John Dollard and his wife Erin of Newport, RI; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Margaret Bopp, Jean Conaty and Ann Miller.
Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., followed by her Funeral Service at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.
For tributes or directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com