Mary Ann Whalen

Mary Ann Whalen

Greenfield, MA - Mary Ann Whalen, age 89, of Greenfield died at home on Friday 12/5/25.

She was born in Greenfield on May 16, 1936, the daughter of the late Bertram and Beatrice (Morrissey) Wood.

She was a 1954 graduate of Greenfield High School. In her later life, she attended Greenfield Community College where she received an associate's degree. In 1982, she received a B.A. in Psychology from Smith College followed in by a M.S.W. from Smith College School of Social Work in 1984.

Mary Ann enjoyed her work as a clinical social worker. She retired from Boston Medical Center, age 79, where she worked in Out-Patient Psychiatry.

She married Paul Whalen of South Deerfield in 1958. They divorced after 17 years of marriage. He predeceased her on Sept. 21, 1978.

Her interests included travel, kayaking, flower arranging and photography. She was an avid fan of both the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. She was also invested in supporting community supported agriculture. She was a practicing Buddhist.

Mary Ann is survived by her beloved family, her son Paul Whalen of Manchester by the Sea, MA.; two daughters, Cari Whalen of Woodstock, VT and Kelly Whalen of Conway, MA; six grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her sister, Karen Savage of Deerfield, MA and her brother Thomas Wood of Bow, NH.

She is predeceased by her treasured son and granddaughter Joseph Whalen who passed on January 8, 2023 and Kristen Whalen who passed on January 19, 2022.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Khentrul Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Padma Samye Ling, 618 Buddha Highway, Sidney Center, NY 13839.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.