Mary P. Bickford

GROTON Mary P. (Parkinson) (Shaw) (Curley) Bickford, 88, of Groton, died Dec. 7, in Emerson Hospital. Born in Boston, May 9, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Donnellan) Parkinson. She lived in the Boston area and worked for Schraft Candy, B.F. Goodrich and Digital Equipment Corporation. She was a hard worker who enjoyed bingo and traveling to Foxwoods. She was the widow of the late Arthur J. Bickford Jr., who died in 1996, and was predeceased by her sisters and brother. Survived by two daughters, Mary Pat Bunn, of Groton and Ruthanne Remillet of Haverhill; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great great-granddaughter. Also several nieces and nephews. Visiting hour will be at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, Thursday, from 9-10 a.m., followed by a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a charity of your choice.