Born in Lynn, Mary was the daughter of the late Patrick and Julia (McCarthy) Donovan. She attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School Class of 1949. She later graduated from Burdett Business School. She was a lifelong resident of Lynn.
Prior to her retirement in 1991, she spent over 20 years as an administrative assistant in the Dept. of Public Welfare. She enjoyed music and dancing and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Mary’s family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers of the Abbott House Nursing Home for their never-ending care and compassion to her during her time with them.
She leaves her two children: Mark Richmond and Sheila Cronin and her husband Albert all of Lynn. She was the sister to John Donovan and his wife Edna of Lynn. She was the loving Grandmother to Julie Melanson and her husband Timothy and Joseph Cronin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mary’s Funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Saturday at 8:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church at 9:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting Hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.
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