Mrs. Mary R. (Riordan) Crafton, 90, of Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning in her home. Born in Lawrence to Michael Riordan of County Kerry and Ellen (Cronin) Riordan of County Cork, Mary was educated at Saint Mary's High School. She worked in the parking division of the Lawrence District Court and was a member of the James T. O'Reilly Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Saint Clare League of Catholic Women, and Our Lady's Sodality of Saint Patrick's Parish. Mary was a devoted Catholic who also enjoyed her family and friends, she especially enjoyed dining with her friends on Thursday's.
Wife of the late: Mr. Anthony L. Crafton
Son: John A. Crafton and his wife Jane of Methuen, MA.
Daughters: Ellen M. Crafton-Beard and husband Paul Beard of Fayston, VT
Joanne M. LaRivee and her husband James LaRivee of Lawrence, MA.
4 Grandchildren:
Shauna and her husband Mark Ross of North Conway, NH
Jessica Crafton of Haverhill, MA
Mary Beth LaRivee of Lawrence, MA
David LaRivee of Lawrence, MA
2 Great Grandchildren: Abigail and Molly Ross of North Conway, NH
As well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her siblings: Daniel, Michael, John Riordan and Joan Bisiules.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 24th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Patrick's Church in Lawrence, MA.
Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery Methuen, MA.
Family and friends may call on Friday, March 23rd, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts. To send condolences please visit www.breenfuneralhome.com
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association MA Chapter, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.