Marie C. Leary (Henriksen) age 79 of Canton passed away unexpectedly at April 28th. Born in Norwood she was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School Class of 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Canton. She worked as a Waitress for many years at the Red Coach Grill in Norwood and at the 99 in Walpole before retiring. She was an active participant in the Canton Women’s Softball League, and avid bowler, enjoyed playing cribbage and playing the slots at Twin River Casino. Marie was also a volunteer for FISH in Canton and worked at the Voting locations for the Canton Town Clerk’s Office during elections.
Beloved wife of Alan M. Mother of Laurie Manjikian and her husband Raffi of Belmont, A. Michael Leary of Canton and Diane Leary of Mansfield. Grandmother of Haley and John M. Bougas, Sara, Raffi, Christian and Steffen Manjikian. Sister of Richard Henriksen of Canton. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday from 4-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Thursday morning at 10:30. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929.