Mary Jane McGreevy

Mary Jane McGreevy obituary, Wells, ME

Mary Jane McGreevy

Mary McGreevy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 5, 2024.
Mary Jane McGreevy, resident of Wells, Maine, passed away on July 18th at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. She was born June 27th, 1934 in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Mary graduated from Central High in Manchester and attended Curry College in Massachusetts. She was a Special Education Middle School Teacher for 25 years, spending most of her career at Walsh Middle School in Framingham, MA. Mary was adored by her students and touched all of their lives. She had a lifelong impact on the success of her students and stayed in touch with many of them long after they graduated.

Mary's life was a love letter. It was a love letter to her family - her children, grandchildren, sister, niece, nephews, and especially her beloved husband. She was deeply devoted to the people in her life, as they were to her. She was the centerpiece and heart of her family and the light of their lives. To know Mary was to love her, as she moved through life with incredible humor, a stunningly positive attitude, kindness, and generosity. She radiated warmth and joy in every room. Mary loved traveling with her husband, reading, enjoying her view of the ocean, collecting sea glass, and yes, ice cream. Mary was able to find every ounce of beauty in her life, and she helped so many others to do the same. Her friends and family know that she is always looking out for us, and we can feel her all around - especially at Wells Beach, where her heart eternally belongs.

Mary is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert McGreevy, Wells, ME, as well as her three daughters: Debra DiRodi and her husband, Vincent, Shrewsbury, MA; Leslie Hubbard and her husband, Todd, Wells, ME; and Susan Batten and her husband, Philip, Wells, ME. In addition, her five grandchildren: Kimberly DiRodi and her husband, Brett Rowley, West Roxbury, MA; Jonathan DiRodi, Bristol, VT; Michelle Hubbard, Wells, ME; and Peter and Hannah Batten, both of Boston, MA. She also leaves behind her niece, Jean Lassins, and nephew, Paul Lassins.

She is preceded in death by her son, Steven Johnson, and her sister, Maxine Lassins (husband, Bill). She is also preceded by her nephew, Larry Lassins.

The family is going to honor Mary with a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation: https://epilepsynewengland.org/.

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Stacy Cloutier (Ramsey)

July 30, 2025

Mary was my teacher in middle school in the late 80s. I never forgot her. I searched facebook for her years back and sent her a message. She had sent a message back but I think it was intended for someone else. Mary has always held a special place in my heart. I remember getting injured and I was in the hospital. She came to visit me and brought me a beautiful potted plant with purple flowers. Sad to see that she has passed.

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