Marybeth Wonson

Marybeth (Driscoll) Wonson, 81
1943 - 2025
Essex - Marybeth (Driscoll) Wonson, from Essex, was born October 17, 1943, and passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born in Everett to the late Daniel and Marguerite (Drew) Driscoll. Growing up in Saugus, Marybeth met her beloved husband, Peter G. Wonson, in the first grade, married him in 1967, and started their family in 1970. They moved to Essex in 1977 where they spent many joyful days on the Essex River with family and friends. In 1979 they founded General Environmental Services, Inc., a small regional pest management firm. Marybeth was well-known for her knack for effortlessly hosting large gatherings of siblings, children, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and extended family. She eagerly attended her spin classes on Wednesday and Sunday mornings at the Beverly Athletic Club.
Marybeth was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and business owner. Her
dedication to and love for her family was evident in every aspect of her life. Marybeth is survived by her devoted husband, Peter Wonson of Essex; her children Peter Wonson and his wife Catherine of Ipswich, Timothy Wonson of Essex, Elizabeth Mulry and her husband, Edward of Essex, and Brendan Wonson of Essex; She was the treasured "Nanny" to her nine grandchildren: Phoebe, Edward, Libby and Meg Mulry; Meredith, David, Thomas, Emma, and Timothy Jr. Wonson. She is lovingly remembered by her brothers and sister, Daniel and Ellen Driscoll of Lynn, John and Susan Driscoll of Lynnfield, David Driscoll and his fiancée Wanda Reines of Salem, Steven and Muffin Driscoll of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Martha and Richie Healey of Kingston, NH, sister-in-law, Sally Driscoll of Peabody, and brother-in-law, Arthur Wonson of Saugus. Dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends fondly remember her. In addition to her parents, Marybeth is predeceased by her brother, Robert Driscoll, niece Emily Driscoll, and nephew John Driscoll.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff of The Current in Beverly, Care
Dimensions, and Immaculate Homecare Services for the exceptional care and love they provided Marybeth.
Service Information: Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist, 52 Main Street, Essex, on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10 am. Visiting hours will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Tuesday, January 21st from 4 pm to 7 pm. Services will conclude with interment at Spring Street Cemetery, Essex. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Donations may be made in Marybeth's memory to Care Dimensions (www.caredimensions.org). Information, directions, and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.