In Plymouth, December 7, 2008 Mary M. Tanes died after a brief illness at the age of 78 in Jordan Hospital. Mary was the daughter of the late Pandy & Helidona (Plakas) Tanes. Mary was born and educated in Taunton before working for the State Department in Washington, D.C. During her employment Mary traveled numerous times with ambassadors to other countries. After her retirement in 1987, Mary volunteered at the library in Boynton Beach, FL. where she resided. She also belonged to the Federal Retirement Group and enjoyed playing bingo. Recently she moved to MA. when her health had declined. Mary is predeased by her siblings Violet McGlynn and Ellen Gauthier. She is also survived by several neices & nephews and grand neices & nephews. Mary also leaves several friends from around the country. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 12th at 11am. in the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton. Visiting hours will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11am. Interment in the family lot in Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, MA. Division, Inc. 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701.