In Taunton, August 25, 2010 Mary E. (Phillinger) Tichelaar, age 49 passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer in her home while surrounded by her family. Mary was the beloved wife of Francis Tichelaar of Taunton. She was born in Taunton to her late parents George & Mary (Rose) Philliger. Mary was employed at the Saint-Gobain Co. in Taunton. She enjoyed softball, volleyball, going to the beach and cherished the time spent with her family. Mary is survived by her children; Kyle, Adam, Brandon and Samantha all of Taunton. Her late brothers Stephen and Robert Phillinger and her nephew Stephen Phillinger of Taunton. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Monday, August 30th at 10 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Taunton at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 4-7 pm. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.