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Mary Athy Obituary

In Worcester, April 22 at age 86. Wife of Andrew A. Athy, who died in 1999. She leaves six children, Paula A. Lyons and her husband Peter Lyons of the North End of Boston, Andrew Athy Jr. of Washington, D.C., Mary E. Belsito, Anthony Athy, both of Worcester, and Susan and Aileen Athy, both of Alexandria, VA. Calling hours at Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., WORCESTER, Friday 5-8 p.m. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home with a 10 am. Mass in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. (Route 70), Worcester. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Donations suggested to Abby's House, a shelter for homeless women & children, 52 High St., Worcester 01609 or St. Joan of Arc Church.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 25, 2007.

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Mary Peterson

May 20, 2007

Dearest Andrew, Tony, Maribeth, Paula, Suzie and AIleen, I am so sad for your loss I loved your Mum very much and Clandrew too. I will miss them but find comfort that they are with my Mom now. Love, your cousin, Mary

Suzy Gentile

April 30, 2007

To all the Athy children, your mother was a generous neighborhood mother who always smiled and had the door open to others.I can still see her sitting in that kitchen on Trinity Ave . I loved being in your home as a young girl, and going shopping with my mom and your in the big station wagon. Your mom always gave me cookies and milk, I loved that about her. It didn't matter how many kids she had ,there was always room for one more. We have been very lucky to have nice mothers in our lives for so many years. Thinking of you all with warm memories. Suzy Hynes Gentile

Kelley Donley

April 29, 2007

Paul,
Geoff and I are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Betty Haddad

April 27, 2007

To Paul,Mary,Beth,Paul,Andrew and Athy Family members.
Sorry Rene and I can't be there at this difficult time. Your Mom will always be remembered by me as a very gracious woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Betty(Belsito)Haddad and Rene Caron-Winter Garden, FL

Frank Boland

April 26, 2007

Susan,

So sorry to hear of your mother's death. She must have been a great mom because she raised a great daughter who's a terrific employee and an even better friend.

Emily Kurjan

April 26, 2007

To the Family Of Mary Athy, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I had the pleasure of meeting your mother when I started doing her hair, and enjoyed every Friday afternoon visit. We had plenty of laughs and good conversations. Speak of her often and she will always be with you. Again my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Emily Kurjan, Fairhaven Hair Design, Worc. Ma

Suzanne (Barry) O'Brien

April 26, 2007

Mary Beth, Paul and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Mary Beth, I have known you for so long and spent so many holidays with you, that I feel like you are part of my family also. I am sorry I cannot be there at this very sad time.
love always,
Sue

Mary Pat Reardon Mullahy

April 25, 2007

Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Our family feels your sadness as well.

Your cousin,

Mary Pat and Dick

Keith & Meg Donley

April 25, 2007

Paul,
Although we will not be able to attend the services, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Owen McNamee

April 25, 2007

Dear Tony, Andy, Mary and families,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful women and raised a great family. Both Karen and I send our thoughts and sympathies to the entire Athy family.

Robert Burke

April 25, 2007

Dear Tony and families,

Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your Mother!

She must've been a fine woman and loving Mother just by knowing you and your kind & compassionate demeanor.

I'm sorry I won't be able to make the services due to my work schedule, but you'll all be in my prayers.

With my most sincere sympathies,

Bob Burke Jr
(nephew of Ellen & James Walsh and cousin to Helen Shea)

Linda (Nore) Katz

April 25, 2007

Marybeth and family......we go back a since the start of high school and remember Trinity Ave. and your mom like it was yesterday. Please accept my sincerest sympathies at this most difficult time. Linda (Nore) Katz

Francine Shea

April 25, 2007

Dr.and Mrs. JohnShea of Brielle, N.J. express sympathy to the Athy Family. I am Francine McNamee daughter of late Francis McNamee, cousin of Mary Murphy Athy.My Mother Marion McNamee was so fond of Mary.Thanks to the Worc. Telegram I found this notice...I read it daily.

mike charland

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack O'Leary

April 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

PAT RAFFERTY

April 25, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Lynn (Fitzgerald) Reed

April 25, 2007

Aileen,
I remember visiting you in Harwichport many many years ago...and one of the things I remember most, was how your mom made me feel so welcomed in your home. She was certainly a person who left a lasting impression of kindness. My deepest sympathy to you and yours.

Congressman Jim & Lisa McGovern

April 24, 2007

We send our deepest sympathies during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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