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MARY HILL CANAVAN

1951 - 2023

MARY HILL CANAVAN obituary, 1951-2023, Needham, MA

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Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue

Needham, Massachusetts

MARY CANAVAN Obituary

CANAVAN, Mary Hill Passed away in her Wellesley home on March 26, 2023, a beautiful Sunday morning, with her beloved husband, Chris by her side. She was surrounded by prayers and well wishes of love and comfort from near and far. Mary is survived by her husband, M. Christopher Canavan; her sister, Betsey Fitzgerald and husband, Michael; her nieces: Meghan Monaco and husband, Christopher, Katherine Barrett and husband, Henry, and Molly Climo and husband, Justin; grandnephews, Sean and Robert Monaco, Michael and Angus Barrett and Finnian Climo; her sister-in-law, Mary Jo Dwyer; Chris' children, Michael Canavan and wife, Nancy, and Elizabeth Mulhern and husband, Michael; Chris' grandchildren, Katherine, Christopher and Patrick Canavan and Kevin, Matthew and Clare Mulhern. She leaves many cherished friends, meaningful relationships and lives she made better. Visiting Hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Tuesday, April 4th from 4-7 pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. All are welcome to celebrate Mary's life at 11 am on Wednesday, April 5th at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's memory to the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church (Faith or Social Justice Initiatives), 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, or to the Home for Little Wanderers, Attn: Development Dept., 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135. For full obituary, directions or to share a memory of Mary, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com EATON FUNERAL HOME 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 28 to Apr. 3, 2023.

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Karen Hubley

March 22, 2025

You will always be missed "my other sister "

Kathy Purcell

April 4, 2023

Chris, Betsy & Mary Jo May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathryn Purcell

April 4, 2023

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Don Cregg

April 4, 2023

To Betsy- I am so sorry to hear about Mary! She was beautiful but more importantly she was the nicest person I have ever known. Unfortunately I am out of town and won´t be able to make the service but I hope she rests in peace now and bravo for a life well lived.

Don Cregg

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

David and Susan Elliott

Sent Flowers

Bill Ladd

March 31, 2023

May she rise in Glory and Shine in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Jeannie Pocius Dorismond Nadeau

March 30, 2023

Deepest loving condolences to all family and friends. I remember Mary well from ANTS. May she rest in Peace and rise in glory!

Bonnie Spradling

March 29, 2023

Mary and I served together on the Association of Junior Leagues Board of Directors over 25 years ago. She was so special to so many. Please find comfort in knowing that wonderful memories will soon replace the sorrow and loss felt today.

Betty Brooks

March 29, 2023

Prayers and sympathy to Chris, Betsy and family .
Mary was such a lovely person who i know will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Betty Brooks

Karen Hubley

March 28, 2023

Mary and my sister met on the first day of kindergarten and were friends ever since. She spent a lot of time at our home and became like another sister. You couldn´t help but love her. My prayers and thoughts go out to Chris and Betsy and the rest of her family. With much love, Karen Hubley

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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5

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Wellesley Hills Congregational Church

207 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA

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