Mary H. Smallcomb

Mary H. Smallcomb obituary, Whitman, MA

Mary H. Smallcomb

Mary Smallcomb Obituary

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Mary H. (Hurstak) Smallcomb, 72, of Bridgewater (formerly of Whitman), Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 in the comfort of her home.
Mary was born in Boston in 1952 to John and Teresa Hurstak. She was a graduate of Braintree High School, the University of New Hampshire, and Boston University. She worked most recently as a case manager at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital before her retirement.
Mary was a caregiver at heart and lived her life with others at the center. She was a loving sister to her five siblings and her brothers and sister's in-law and had many close friendships. A devoted mother and grandmother, she cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.
Mary leaves behind her beloved husband, John Smallcomb Sr.; her son, John Smallcomb Jr. and his wife, Kelly; her daughter, Elizabeth Machunski and her husband, Jeff; and five grandchildren: Katherine and Andrew Smallcomb, and Nathan, Grace, and Ella Machunski. She is also survived by her brother, John Hurstak and his wife Jackie; her brother Joseph Hurstak and his wife, Jan; her sister, Jane Sword and her husband Peter; her sister-in-law Linda Hurstak; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary is predeceased by her son, Peter, and her brother, Stephen.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 4:00-7:00 p.m., at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Family and friends are welcome to join Wednesday, October 9th, to meet at the funeral chapel at 9:45 a.m. to join in a procession to the Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman for a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Donations may be made in Mary's name to the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and/or Old Colony Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service

666 Plymouth Street Route 58, Whitman, MA 02382

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July 14, 2025

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Alison Jaffee

July 14, 2025

I was at the University of New Hampshire with Mary and we became close friends. We stayed close for several years but after a while I stopped hearing from her and she stopped replying to my messages. My heart goes out to John, her husband, and her children and other family. She was a wonderful and loving person and I think if her often.

Michael Earl Carr

April 22, 2025

I remember Mary and John fondly as Teachers at Saint Francis School on Braintree many years ago. I was a student there blessed with their guidence and encouragement. You are all in our Prayers!!!

Michael E. CARR and Family.

Stella Miller

October 5, 2024

Mary was an angel who entered my life a few months ago. She loved her daily walks and we would talk and sometimes sing the oldies or say a few prayers. She smiled and the world lit up. I cherish her laughter and her sage advice. We called each other Best Buds, but she labeled me as Sister Bertryl, the Flying Nun and I named her Isabella. So much love. She was my angel. I thank the Lord He sent me to her. She was the best and her family surrounded her and John: the love of her life. God bless her and the whole family. She will always be nearby. Love,
Stella

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