PAXTON-Mary A. Harney, 84, of Paxton died Sunday, October 16th in Radius Healthcare Center. She leaves a brother; William T. Harney of Auburn, 2 sisters; Eleanora Russell of Holden and Teresa Harney with whom she lived, and several nephews and nieces. 2 brothers; Gregory and Gerard Harney, and a sister; Margaret Morse predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Thomas and Mildred (Francisco) Harney, Jr. and was a graduate of Girls Trade School. Ms. Harney worked as a housekeeper for many years at St. Vincent Hospital and later for the Paul Revere Life Insurance in its food department, and was a longtime school crossing guard in Paxton. She had also worked for Dr. McGauley in Paxton. Ms. Harney was a member of the Paxton Council on Aging, the Paxton American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary Caravan Club and enjoyed frequent trips to Ireland.
The funeral is Tuesday, October 18th, from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Columba Church, 18 Richards Avenue in Paxton. Burial will be in Mooreland Cemetery, Paxton. A calling hour will be from 8:30 until 9:30 the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Columba Church, 10 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA 01612.