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Mary Donnelly Obituary

DONNELLY, MARY J., 89, formerly of Marshall Avenue, passed away peacefully in the St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. She was the wife of the late William J. Donnelly.

Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Tolkaczewicz) Spaniak. She resided in Cumberland for 53 years, previously residing in Central Falls.

Mary was an office manager for the former Jorm Tool and Dye Co. of Pawtucket for many years until her retirement.

She was a communicant of the St. Aidan Church in Cumberland.

She leaves one daughter, Karen Worden of Cumberland; two granddaughters Lori Rojas of Lincoln, and Marianne Hinckley of Cumberland; two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Garrett both of Cumberland; three sisters, Jean Hicks of Central Falls, Sister Innocentia of Stamford, CT, and Helen Spaniak of Pawtucket; along with several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9 A.M. in the St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Arrangements are under the direction of J.J. Duffy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Alzheimers Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306 Providence, RI 02906. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 26, 2007.

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