VARDARO, Mary Ann (Petrie), of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2012 surrounded by her family and lifelong friends. Born on July 31, 1930 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada to the late Mary Belle and Peter Petrie. Devoted wife of Mario and cherished mother of Mary Daly and husband Daniel of Brighton, Carol Vardaro of Quincy, John Vardaro and wife Hope of West Roxbury, and loving “Grammy” to Caroline and Daniel Daly of Brighton. Dear sister to Theresa Wadden, Elizabeth Sloan, Isabelle Hendriksen and Michael Petrie, and the late Archie Petrie, Catherine Smyth, Jessie Sullivan, Peter Petrie, Duncan Petrie, Daniel DeGaust, and Angus DeGaust. She is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Her generous nature, loving manner, and feisty spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, Monday, March 12th. at 9 am. followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial in the Holy Name Church at 10 o'clock. Interment St. Josephs Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Ann's memory to the Seasons Hospice Care, 275 Grove Street, Suite 3-102, Newton, MA 02466 and Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669.