Mary E. MacFarlane
Retired Deca Corporation Office Manager
TEWKSBURY: Mary E. (McLaughlin) (DeCarolis) MacFarlane, age 89, a resident of Tewksbury for over 65 years, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, following a lengthy illness.
She was the beloved wife of Ronald G. MacFarlane for over 52 years, and was previously married for 15 years to Rocco DeCarolis, who passed away in 1964.
Born in Boston on December 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Dorothy (Dennison) McLaughlin, and sister of the late Margaret “Peggy” McLaughlin.
Prior to her retirement in 1992, Mary was employed by Deca Corporation for 29 years.
She enjoyed her summer home in Freedom, NH, and the companionship of her pet dogs, Brandi, Holly, and Doc. In addition, she enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, and playing her organ music.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for her Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. At Mary’s request there are No Calling Hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory of her sister Margaret, may be made to the ALS Foundation, 685 Canton St., Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062, or in Mary’s memory of Rocco DeCarolis, “Rockies Rangers” payable to Crotched Mountain Foundation, Development Dept., One Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047.