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Mary Leary Obituary

NORTH WEYMOUTH Mary Agnes (Joyce) Leary of North Weymouth, died at age 88 on Saturday, August 9th, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Joseph Leary. Loving mother of 3 sons: Dennis of Lexington, William and his wife Diane of FL, and Kevin and his wife Laurel of VA. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren: Kelly of FL, Allison and her husband Trayne of Beverly, Jake of CA, Brian, Stephen and Christopher, all of VA and 1 great-granddaughter: Hannah. Mrs. Leary retired as a department manager at the former Bradlees in Dorchester in 1985. In 2005 the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) for Norfolk County named Mary Leary volunteer of the year for her dedication. Also in the same year the former Mayor of the town of Weymouth, David Madden, gave her a proclamation for her volunteering. She had given her time to the Weymouth Council on Aging since 1987. She was elected to the board and became membership secretary in 1996 for The Friends of the Weymouth Council on Aging (non-profit fundraising organization). Mary said at the time "I love it it keeps me alive". Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the NORTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Hme, 40 Sea St. (off Rte. 3A at Bicknell Sq.), Tuesday evening, 4-8 p.m. Prayer Service Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m. Interment in the Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tippett Home, 920 South Street, Needham, MA 02492. 781-433-5800. McDonald-funeral homes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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Frank Burke

August 13, 2008

Dennis, Bill & Kevin

Your Mom was a special lady! She remembered me from my school days at Columbus when I used to hang with Dennis. I always looked forward to the next time I would see her and get an update on her boys and family She was so proud of you all. She will be missed. I'm sure she has a special place in heaven and will be in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with in your sorrow.

adele keohane

August 12, 2008

dennis,billy and kevin
my love goes out to the three of you. sorry to hear about auntie mary she was a good friend and aunt. much love adele and ed

Barbara Dellamora

August 12, 2008

Bill, Diane and Other Family Members,
What a fun lady your mom was, Bill. Have many fond memories of their visits with you in Barrington. She and Arther always just went with the flow of things - fit in with your friends so well. Will miss them both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara and Ron

Marianne Jones

August 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will surely miss Arthur and Mary,we could not ask for better neighbors. God bless
Ronny and Marianne Jones

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