Mary E. (Letsche) Santagate, of Middleboro, March 11, 2017, in her 92nd year. Mary was a 66 year resident of Randolph before moving to Middleboro, and was the devoted wife of the late Joseph F. Santagate. Mary is survived by her daughter Anne-Marie and her husband Joseph Gallant, of Middleboro and her son John of Wareham, her sister Patricia Manganelli of Norfolk, her brothers John of Avon and Robert of Scituate and pre-deceased by her brothers Frederick, Karl and Paul and brother-in-law Vincent Manganelli. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Joanna, Elizabeth, Marilyn and Rozalyn Letsche. Mary was the very much loved grandmother of Barbara Cory, Joseph Gallant Jr. (MFD), Maryanne Hughes, Jennifer and Jody Santagate, Michael Gallant and Nicole Meehan; great-grandmother of 10, and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Prior to moving to Middleboro, Mary was a daily communicant at St. Bernadette Church and ministered over the years as a CCD teacher, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was an active participant in the Charismatic Renewal for many years. Her devotion to our Lord and His Blessed Mother sustained and nourished her throughout her life. Mary was creative and artistic elaborately decorating cakes for every conceivable occasion and teaching ceramic classes from her home. Relatives and friends invited to attend visiting hours Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 4 - 8 p.m. in the Cartwright funeral home, 419 No. Main Street, Randolph, MA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, at St. Bernadette Church, 1026 N. Main Street, Randolph at 10 oclock. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Marys memory to the Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism, P.O. Box 2157, Framingham, MA 01703. For directions or to leave a sympathy message for the family, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.
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Growing up I remember Mary as a beautiful light at St Bernadette church. She along with Claire T., & Sally V. were wonderful examples of great strength & faith. May the peace & grace of Gods love comfort you all.
Allyson Nolan
March 17, 2017
To the Family of Mary Santagate.....my condolences in the loss of your loved one. Sometimes it's so hard to find the right words to express with in this time of sorrow. May God guide Mary home and comfort the family she leaves behind. Try to find in her memory the good times she embraced you with and know that she will be missed, but never forgotten....
Respectfully
ClaireAnn and George Andrade Jr.
George A Andrade Jr.
March 17, 2017
Mary was a lovely lady I enjoyed our conversations when doing her hair sometimes when I would finish we would sit and have a cup of tea at her table and chat some more sending love and hugs to her family RIP Mary❤
Kathy Murphy
March 15, 2017
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