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MARY PARRISH Obituary

PARRISH, Mary Louise (Sweet) Of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023. Marylou was born in Norwood, MA, to her late parents Francis and Anna (Flaherty) Sweet. She was raised in Stoughton, and attended St. John's High School in Canton, MA. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 63 years, Stanley Parrish. She is also survived by her three children, Mark (Anne) Parrish of Needham, Rev. Bryan Parrish of Needham, and JoAnn (James) Dawson of Auburn. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, Jill (Rev. Thom) Mahoney. She is survived by her six grandchildren, Frannie (Colby) Parrish-Wadel, John Parrish, Michael Parrish, Kevin Parrish, Rebecca Dawson and Sarah Dawson. She is survived by her sister, Barbara (Robert) Moses; and two brothers, Frank (Shirley) Sweet and Roger (Mary Lou) Sweet, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Norma (Paul) Parrish. She was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Sweet, Eleanor (Joseph) Sarrey, Shirley (James) DiCorpo; brother, Charles (Carol) Sweet; and brothers-in-law, Paul Parrish and Robert (Ardeth) Parrish. Visiting Hours are Friday, May 12, 4-8 pm at Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, May 13 at St. Joseph Church, 1360 Highland Ave., Needham MA, immediately followed by the Rite of Committal at St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph St., Canton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Jill (Parrish) Mahoney to the Friends of Dana-Farber, 450 Brookline St., SW120, Boston, MA 02215. For full obituary, directions or to share a memory of Marylou, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 11, 2023.

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Millie & Ed Hathaway

June 12, 2023

So sad to hear Mary Lou has passed. But fee; certain she is in heaven. Mary Lou was a lovely lady who had many friends. She loved Stan and her children. May your happy memories support you at this time. Millie & Ed Hathaway

The Cobb Family

May 10, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss!

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1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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1360 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

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