Mary E. Woods

Mary E. Woods obituary, Wellesley, MA

Mary E. Woods

Mary Woods Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 7 to Mar. 14, 2010.
Mary E. (Galvin) Woods, of Wellesley, died Friday, March 5, 2010. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Grace (Thompson) Galvin. She was the beloved wife of Walter Woods, devoted mother of the Rev. Walter J. Woods, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Acton, Mary E. Blenkle of Mission Viejo, Calif., Joseph F. Woods of Wellesley, and Deborah A. Woods of Stow; loving grandmother of six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and was the sister of Joseph P. Galvin of Wellesley. Marys funeral Mass was celebrated by her son, the Rev. Walter Woods, on Tuesday March 9. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley. Donations in Marys memory may be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Youth Ministry, 89 Arlington St., Acton, MA 01720. For online guestbook, see gfdoherty.com. Arrangements are by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home.

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Richard Phillips

March 7, 2010

Ele and I have been thinking about you and wish to express our support.

Colette Fearnley

March 7, 2010

My family and I lived behind Walter and Mary for many years and loved hearing the stories of children and family and loved Walter's wine and giant zucchini. Mary was so kind and welcoming to all our children. We are sad to hear of Mary's passing and our prayers are with you.

Colette & Bill Fearnely

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