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Mary Williams Obituary

Mary G. Williams TAUNTON Mary G. (Voci) Williams, 91 years, of Taunton, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully, Dec. 7, 2008, at home, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Williams for 47 years. Daughter of the late Nicola and Emmanuela (Celia) Voci, born in Philadelphia, Mary moved to Brockton at the age of four. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and longtime communicant of St. Margaret Church. She was the loving mother of Joyce Hayes and her husband Richard of Brockton, Maureen Brillo and her husband Frank of Quincy, Cathy Jackson and her husband James of Bridgewater, Joanne Ferrari and her husband Joseph of Mansfield, Janice Scinta and her husband Louis of West Hartford, Conn., and Jeanne Pestana and her husband Thomas of Taunton. She was the devoted grandmother of Dianne (Hayes) Masel and Brendan Hayes, Timothy, Jonathan and Caitlin Brillo, Kelly, Kevin and Keith Jackson, Daniel Ferrari, Jenna and Louis Scinta Jr. and the late Deidre (Hayes) Baril. She was also the great-grandmother of Austin Masel, Meaghan, Delaney and Maxine Baril, Ryan and Kevin Hayes and Avery and Julia Brillo; and sister of Terry Dolan of New Canaan, Conn., and the late George Voci, Catherine Madan and Nicholas Voci. She recently retired after more than 30 years as Site Manager for Old Colony Elderly Services Meals on Wheels, Manning Towers. She was also a talented seamstress and taught sewing at the Brockton Evening Adult Enrichment classes at Gilmore School. She enjoyed painting, embroidery, Bunka and traveling. Mary had a great sense of humor, and most of all, loved spending time with her family. She was also a loving and caring mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Friday, at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish/St. Edward Church, at 11 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Donations in Marys name may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. For directions and condolences, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2008.

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Marge Sheridan

December 11, 2008

We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. When I think of her, I'm reminded of the Easter outfits with matching capes she sewed (not just for your family, but for everyone in the neighborhood) - that year we all looked alike! Just thinking of it makes me smile. She was wonderful!
Marge Sheridan & Family

Lynda Page

December 11, 2008

Maureen & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Page Family

David and Sandra Caffrey and family

December 10, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

THOMAS TOMPKINS

December 10, 2008

MY HEART FELT PRAYERS AND
SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU ALL
IN YOUR TIME OF MOURNING
AUNT MARY IS IN HEAVEN NOW
LOOKING DOWN AND REYOICEING
WITH HER BROTHERS,AND SISTER,
MOTHER,FATHER,AND GRANDCHILD
WITH MY LOVE AND PRAYERS
YOUR COUSIN TOM

Craig, Julie, and Tyler Hall

December 9, 2008

We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We hope that during this difficult time that knowing friends and family are arround you helps you take some comfort during this difficult time. God bless.

Julie, Jason, Madison & Cole Fitzpatrick

December 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are deeply sorry for your loss...

Sean O'Connor/Murphy

December 9, 2008

Aunt Mary you have Blessed us all,
God awaits you with open arms. RIP
Love Sean

Dan, Nancy, Craig, Hannah and Lydia Shannon

December 9, 2008

Those we cherish may pass, but love and memories are eternal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

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