Mary W. (Forrest) Toomey, 90, of Westport passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Wingate of Harwich. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late William and Doris (Newett) Forrest, she had lived in Westport since 1950.
She was a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone for 40 years until her retirement. Mrs. Toomey had been a Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport and was a lifelong member of the Pioneers Club. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher.
Survivors include a son: Mark F. Toomey and his wife Ellen of Mashpee; a grandson: William M. Toomey and his wife Jessica.
She was sister of the late William J. Forrest and Anne Marie Forrest.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 11 A.M.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 - 10:30 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home prior to the Mass.