GAVINI, Mary H. Age 88. Of West Roxbury, formerly of South Windsor, CT., passed away on December 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald Gavini. Devoted mother of Katherine Gavini of West Roxbury, Karen Guthart and her husband David of St. Lucie West, FL., Stephen Gavini and his wife Amanda of Jensen Beach, FL., Bryan Butler and his wife Rachel of Killingly, CT., and Susan Gavini of Mystic, CT. Loving Nana of Andrew, Megan, and Daniel Guthart, and Nicholas and Natalie Gavini. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The daughter of the late Esther Connors and the late Stephen Rasimas, she grew up in Dorchester and Shrewsbury. Mary earned degrees from Lasell and Framingham State Teachers Colleges. She dedicated many years to education, serving as a long-time substitute teacher at South Windsor High School and teaching fourth grade at St. Joseph’s Parochial School in Enfield, CT. Mary embraced an active life, whether playing golf or sailing alongside her captain-husband aboard the Seven G's and the Sea Castle. She travelled to sunny Florida for many winters. Mary found joy in puzzles, listening to opera music and a good game of Scrabble with her family. A lifelong Red Sox fan, she was always ready for a spirited chat about her favorite team and the game of baseball.
A visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, December 30th from 8:30am - 9:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. A private burial will be held at Wapping Cemetery, South Windsor, CT. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary’s memory to The Red Sox Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 411217 Boston, MA 02241.