Balestra, Mary S. (Gilbert) of Foxboro, formerly of Dedham. February 3, 2014. Devoted mother of Michael Balestra of McKinney, TX; Peter Balestra of Old Orchard Beach, ME; Edward Balestra of Danvers; Susan Madigan of Foxboro. Loving sister of Edward Sullivan of Dennisport; Dennis Sullivan of Flye Point, ME; Margaret Otto and Helen Nehiley both of Dedham; Barbara Sullivan of West Roxbury. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granchild.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham, Friday at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 9AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8PM. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.