WEBSTER – Mary C. (Laverdiere) Tryba, 78, died Friday, July 15, 2016 in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after an illness. Her husband of 52 years, Howard A. “Howie” Tryba, died in 2015.
She leaves 4 daughters, Kathryn J. & her husband Thomas Holden of Charlton, Wendy L. & her husband Stephen Leighton of Webster, Laura L. Tryba of Thompson, CT and Amy M. Tryba and Jason Senecal of Dudley; 11 grandchildren, Winnie, Kayla, Sarah, Katelyn, Lillian, Carly, Abigail, Brady, Luci, Wyatt and Max.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Harvey A. and Catherine (McNamara) Laverdiere and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Saint Louis High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Worcester State College.
Mrs. Tryba was a math teacher at Bartlett High School for the first half of her career. She then was the co-owner of HT Machine in Webster.
She was a member of Saint Louis Church. She and her husband volunteered at the church’s parish festivals for many years.
The funeral will be held Friday, July 29, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. There are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to Saint Louis Church, 15 Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street.