Mrs. Mary E. Del Bene a lifelong Medford resident died on Thursday in Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She is the beloved wife of the late Fidele Del Bene. Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Timothy and Bertha (Restell) Dilworth, she was educated in the Medford school System. She is a graduate of Medford High School, class of 1956. Mary was a very kind and demure woman. She loved to spend time with her family and participate in various family gatherings. She was remembered as a wonderful cook. Nothing brought more satisfaction than her grandchildren and great grandchild. She is the devoted mother of Bernard Del Bene and his wife Judy of VA, Fred Del Bene and his wife Bernadette of Medford, Lorraine Centore and her husband Louis of Melrose, Michael Del Bene of Cambridge, Catherine Del Bene of Melrose and her fiancée Anthony Graffeo. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear sister of Barbara Saragosa of Medford, Robert Dilworth and his wife Bunny of NH, Nancy Cintolo and her husband Robert of FL, and the late John, Edward and William Dilworth. Funeral from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home 306 Main St. MEDFORD on Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church 441 Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s name may be sent to the Founders Affiliate Of American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Interment private.