Mary F. Donnelly

Mary Frances Donnelly – 92, of Scituate passed away on the evening of November 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Edward Francis Donnelly, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2018.

Born in Boston, MA., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ellen (Clifford) McCarthy. She graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Jamaica Plain and was an executive secretary at the Boston Gas Company before leaving to start a family.

She was active on the Saint Mary's Alter Society, receiving a Cheverus Award Medal in 2010 for her dedicated service to the Church.

Devoted mother of John J. Donnelly of Virginia, Mark E. Donnelly and his wife Christine of Quincy, MA. and Deana M. Newman and her husband Casey of Oceanside, California. Cherished Grammy of Colin, Caroline and Mary. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Loving sister of the late John J. McCarthy and the late Donald J. McCarthy.

Also survived by her most dear friend, Marion Rogantino.

Visitation Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 8-9:30 AM at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate. Funeral Mass Thursday December, 1 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Nativity, 1 Kent Street, Scituate Harbor. Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s name can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.