Mary E. Davis, age 91
Family Caretaker
WESTFORD: Mary E. (DeGregory) Davis, age 91, of Westford, formerly of Tewksbury and Harwich, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Westford House .
She was the widow of Carlton C. Davis, who passed away on March 30, 1977.
Born in Somerville on February 17, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvira (Yunitz) DeGregorio.
Mary was raised in Somerville, attended Somerville schools and graduated from St. Clements High School.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a clerk in Central Square Somerville and the former Weinberg's Department Store in Wilmington.
Mary resided on Hinckley Road in Tewksbury and the Pine Oaks Housing Community in Harwich for many years until moving to Westford House.
She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and was lovingly referred to as the "family caretaker".
Mary is survived by one brother, John A. DeGregory of Tewksbury; also many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Kathleen Rizziri, Frank, Andrew, Paul and Joseph DeGregory.
Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary Cemetery, 90 River Rd., Tewksbury. At her request there are No Calling Hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Tewksbury Food Pantry, 999 Whipple Rd., Tewksbury, MA 01876.