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MARY WHALLEY Obituary

WHALLEY, Mary Rae (Keefe) Of Lynnfield. January 5. Wife of the late Edward H. Whalley, Jr. Mother of Edward Whalley of Haverhill, Ellen Eckenrode and husband Jim of Newton, Elizabeth Whalley of Doylestown, PA, and Kenneth Whalley and wife Beth of Topsfield. Sister of Denise Menery, Bonnie Hoffman, and the late Charles Keefe, Charlotte Preston, Virginia Fleming, Margaret Rice, and Joan Cargill. Also survived by her seven grandchildren. Visitation for relatives and friends at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Wednesday from 4-7pm. (Masks are required). Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield on Thursday at 11:30am. Burial will be private. A celebration of life is planned for the spring. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2022.

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Marilyn Showstack

January 15, 2022

I am so sorry your mother has passed. I remember what a charming,lovely person she always was. We spent time together in Bermuda when our husbands played golf. In fact, the first year my husband ( Dr. Showstack) was on the team they won the top award, even though they were the oldest team. It was so exciting.
I also remember your mothers beautiful singing voice. What I joy it was to spend time with her.

Ministry of Consolation goodwin

January 14, 2022

With our deepest sympathy from Ave Maria Parish, St. Maria Goretti and Our Lady of the Assumption church
staff, parishioners and the Ministry of Consolation, our throughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.

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Beverly Merritt

January 10, 2022

My condolences to the Whalley Family.
MaryRae and I spent many beautiful, musical years singing in the choir at St. Maria Goretti Church.
Her friendship will always hold a special place in my heart.

Love & Blessings,
Beverly Merritt

Edward Collins

January 10, 2022

Eddie Rita and I send our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your entire family.. She was a lovely Lady and I'm sure a wonderful Mother and Wife. Sincerely Rita and Ed Collins

David Casavant

January 10, 2022

Sorry to hear. Best wishes to family.
David Casavant

Martha Preston

January 10, 2022

To My cousin's Ed, Ellen, Ken, and Liz and their extended families, I wish you peace Please know we all share in the loss of your Mom and our Aunt Mary Rae. As a little girl I used to look at her and think she was the Prettiest Lady I ever saw. She will forever have a place in my heart Her soul was always as beautiful as her stunning looks.
Know that ALL your cousins are with you sharing in your loss.
God Bless you Aunt Mary Rae. May perpetual light shine upon You.
Martha, Paul, & Joseph

Tom and Jean Cintolo

January 9, 2022

Tom and I want to send our condolences to the Whalley family. Mary Rae was the first neighbor to welcome use to the Olde Towne Road neighborhood. We have many happy memories of her, Ed, and the family.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

12

Visitation

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

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Jan

13

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Maria Goretti Church

112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield, MA 01940

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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