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Mary Fantasia Obituary

Mary E. (Pearson) Fantasia of Milford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 24, 2015. She was the loving and devoted wife of Andrew C. Fantasia. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt and Mary Bodecie (Lambert) Pearson of Alabama. Mary most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren being their "Mimi", dining at the family restaurants, celebrating holidays with her family, especially Christmas, and visiting family in Alabama. For many years, Mary was a successful real estate agent at Prime Real Estate in Milford while her children attended Milford Catholic Elementary School where she donated many hours of time and fundraising efforts. She later worked with Deland Gibson Insurance Agency as a claims manager until she retired. In addition to her husband, Andrew, she is survived by her son, Mark A. Fantasia of Milford; her daughter, Lee A. and her husband Stephen A. Burns, Jr. of Hopkinton; and two grandchildren, Holly Burns and Nathaniel Burns of Hopkinton. Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Pat Culver; Carol and her husband Wayne Simpson; brother, James Hoyt Pearson II and his wife Vicki all of Alabama; her sister-in-law, Anita Rodriguez and her husband Angelo of Middleboro, MA, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly. Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.bumafuneralhome.com.

Published by MetroWest Daily News on Aug. 4, 2015.
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As a school classmate of Mary, I am sorry to hear of her passing. May God grant you comfort during this time.

Angie Mathews

August 8, 2015

My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

August 7, 2015

My prayers are with your family at this sad time, may God Almighty be your strength and support. Psalms 83:18. ~I.Needham

August 6, 2015

Andy, Mark and Lee Anne, I am so sorry for you loss. Mary was a wonderful woman. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Katherine (O'Connor) Fay

August 4, 2015

Andy and family we are sorry to hear of your loss.May you find comfort and peace in remembering the wonderful person Mary was. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time

Fred & Cindy oldfield

August 3, 2015

Mark, Andy, and Lee Anne: My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother and wife. Mary was a very sweet & kind woman ... a good soul.

Whitney Murphy

August 3, 2015

Andy; My condolences and prayers to you and your family

John Oteri

August 3, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert/Joan LLoyd

August 1, 2015

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