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Mary Vokey Obituary

Mary Ellen Vokey
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister

CHELMSFORD -- Mary Ellen (Hawkins) Vokey, 68, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Tufts Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved wife of David S. Vokey of Chelmsford.

She was born in Arlington on August 31, 1946, a daughter of the late Warren and Rita (Dinan) Hawkins. She attended schools in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1965.

Mary was a loyal employee of CVS in North Billerica for more than 20 years, most recently as a merchandiser for Hallmark cards.

She enjoyed the simple gifts and beauties in life and was happiest when laughing with family and friends, sipping on a hot cup of tea. Mary dedicated her life to her family. She was the type of mother and friend who always offered encouragement, love and honesty. She believed in people and saw the good in everyone. Mary was a true and wonderful soul who will be missed, remembered and celebrated. Her beautiful spirit will shine in every sunrise and twinkle in every lucky penny.

In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her two daughters, Kelly Vokey and Tracy Vokey and their husbands, Leo Carr and Mark Brophy; her sister and brother, Elizabeth Hawkins, and Robert Hawkins and his wife, Bonnie; her mother-in-law, Bernadette Vokey; and her granddaughters, Hannah and Emma Carr for whom her love was endless and immeasurable.

VOKEY -- Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. Her Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd. Chelmsford. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. Funeral Director, Paul A. Hardy Jr. For online condolences, please visit www.blakefuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 9, 2014.
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To the Family of Mary Ellen Vokey. I am so sadden to hear of your loss. I will always hold in my heart the friendship we shared through our school years and after. Though I live in Florida, I have always kept her in my heart. My thoughts are with all of Mary Ellen's family.

Beatrice French-Flores

October 17, 2014

Oh MaryEllen I remember you as a very kind and lovely lady. I know you will be missed. You are very loved by your family. Heaven has gained another angel.

Corinne Pryor

October 11, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person and a 2nd mom to me growing up. She will be greatly missed!!! Much love to all!!

Kim & Danny Dupepe

October 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss she was a beautiful person.

chris rizzari ( CVS )

October 10, 2014

Tracy, Im so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know how close you were, and that no words can change how you are feeling right now. Just hold on to all of the wonderful memories you have. My thoughts are with you and Mark and the rest of your family. Love you.

Kristina Pitts

October 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Robert & Lori Neville

October 10, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss.

Robert & Lori Neville

October 10, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss.

Robert& Lori Neville

October 10, 2014

Tracey & Marc,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Deb Psaledakis

Deb Psaledakis

October 9, 2014

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