Hudson, MA
Mary A. Haley, age 89 of Hudson MA, passed away on October 30, 2016. She was born July 28, 1927 in Dorchester MA, the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Conway. She was predeceased by her husband William F. Haley Jr.
Mary was a graduate of Boston College School of Nursing (B.S. ‘52, M.A.) and Boston University (Doctor of Nursing Science DNSc). For many years Mary was a Professor of Nursing at Worcester State University, Fitchburg State University, and Framingham State University. She was a passionate advocate for civic involvement, and received the Democracy in Action award from the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2010.
Mary is survived by her loving children, William and his wife Nancy of Meredith NH, Michael and his wife Bonnie of Andover MA, Robert and his wife Cheryl of Farmington Hills MI and daughter Sheila and her husband Walter of Rumford RI. Devoted and beloved grandmother of William, Matthew, Kyle, Leila, Evan, Naella, and great-grandmother of Oliver. She is also survived by her sisters in law Mary Nolan and Margaret Anderson, several nieces and nephews and many friends.
The family wishes to thank Anne Marie Siebeika and the staff at Marlboro Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center who cared for her during her last illness.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visiting hour from 9:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Thursday November 3, 2016. A memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home located at 50 Central Street, Hudson MA. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Holliston MA will immediately follow. (www.tighehamilton.com)