Mary F. (Nardone) Stearns of Tewksbury and formerly of Charlestown, died unexpectedly at her home in Tewksbury. She was 61 years old.
Mary was born in Boston, and grew up in Charlestown, where she attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Charlestown High School. She has been working for several years at The Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston as a waitress. She was a member of thier union Local # 26.
Mary is the beloved wife of Frederick E. Stearns. She is the devoted mother of Tina Dalli, Sharlene Cahill and her husband David and Michael Stearns all of Charlestown, Kimberly Stearns and Frederick "Ricky" Stearns both of Tewksbury. She is the loving grandmother of Dante, Taylor, Calan, Colby, Carly, Michael and MacKenzie. She is the beloved sister of Barbara Collins of South Boston, Dorothea Nardone of California, Robert Nardone of Revere, Frances Doherty of East Boston, John Nardone of California and the late Joseph Nardone. Mary is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mary's Funeral will be held on Friday September 1, 2006 at 9 am. from The Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown, followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Catherine's Church 49 Vine St. Charlestown at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours for Mary will be held on Thursday August 31, 2006 from 4 to 8 pm. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Mary's to The Salvation Army, 187 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass. 02116.