Mary C. Ward, 77, of Medford, died Monday at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Ward was born in Boston, and raised in the West End, the daughter of the late Salvatore and the late Sebastiana (Salemi) Sambuco.
She lived most of her life in Medford and worked in the laundry department of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters: Ann Fuchs and Karen Ward of Lansing, MI; two sons: Paul Ward of Hubbardston, and Ronald Ward of Lansing, MIMary also leaves her sister Connie Marano of Pembroke, and brothers Sebastiano Sambuco of Pembroke and Frank Sambuco of North Andover.She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Mary was predeceased by her sister Sarah Brown.
Friends may visit Thursday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.Mary’s funeral mass will be offered at St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, Friday at 10 AM.
Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.