MARY T. CARBONE

CARBONE, Mary T. (Whippen) Of Reading, died December 22, 2021, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Albert & Josephine (White) Whippen and the beloved wife of the late Anthony R. Carbone. She is survived by her three children, Robert (Leigh Ann), Joanne (John), and Kevin (Jeandre). She also leaves five loving grandchildren, Allyson Carbone, Kristen Alicea, Sarah Carbone, John Robert Tedesco, and Stephanie Tedesco; and five great-grandchildren. She leaves a sister, Geraldine Harney; a brother, Paul Whippen; and many nieces and nephews. Her brother, William Whippen, predeceased her. A graduate of Boston College, she also received her Master's Degree from Northeastern University, and her Ed.D. from Boston University. She devoted her life to researching, teaching, and publishing academic English books. There will be a Funeral Mass celebrating Mary's Eternal Life, at St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, on Monday, December 27th, at 10:30am. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Ave., Reading, MA 01867. Masks are required. To send a memorial condolence, www.barilefuneral.com or www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome