Mary A. (McCabe) Needham of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on April 1, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Needham.
She was a graduate of Boston State Teachers College and was a retired School Teacher in the Boston Public Schools for 28 years.
She was the devoted mother of John J. Needham and Kathleen Lundy, both of Dedham, Francis J. Needham of Walpole, Mary S. Shelburne of Richmond, VA, Thomas W. Needham of Dexter MI, and Rita Oberlies of Victor, NY. Beloved aunt of Helen Nally of Milton. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Sister of William, John and Paul McCabe, Kathleen Casey, and Ann Tyler, all of Dedham, and the late Francis and Rita McCabe.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, on Tuesday, April 6, at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 9:00 A.M. Visiting hours were Monday, April 5 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham, MA, 02026.