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Mary Nash Obituary

NASH, Mary A. (Raneri) Of Watertown, Nov. 10, 2008 after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Pasquale & Mary (Pirella) Raneri. Beloved wife of 58 years to Richard Nash. Cherished mother of Alice Grimes-Malonson & her husband James of Watertown. Loving grandmother of Michael Grimes of Orlando, FL, Jason & Brian Grimes of Lowell. Sister of Louis Raneri of Holliston, Agnes Votano & her husband Eugene of Waltham, Gloria Arone & her husband Peter of Watertown and the late Gregory "George" Raneri of Waltham. Also survived by her former son in law John Grimes of Lowell as well as many nieces, nephews and an enormous amount of loving friends. A retired home health aide with a passion to help anyone she came across. Her greatest love was singing as well as entertaining all with her heart and soul. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt 16) WATERTOWN on Saturday at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 6-8 P.M. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Late member of the Belaires of Belmont as well as singing at the Watertown Senior Center. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to the Belmont Council on Aging, 23 Oakley Rd. Belmont, MA 02478 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Jeanne Talbot

November 4, 2009

Aunt Mary
I can't believe you have been gone almost one year. Your one year mass is this weekend. Joey talks about you and the way you always made him smile with the songs you sang. Please take care of my mom now that she is with you. Love you Jeanne

Karen Nichols

November 15, 2008

Mary will truly be missed. She gave the seniors of Belmont a smile and much caring. I will remember her torch songs.

Donna Henderson

November 14, 2008

Gloria, if at any time you need something, please do not hesitate to call. We love you and are truely sorry for your loss. Donna & Phil Henderson

Marie Poore

November 13, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss (and ours). Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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