1919 - 2015
Visitation
May 20, 20154:00PM-8:00PM
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
May 21, 20159:00AM
Dolan Funeral Home
Mrs. Mary Faias, 96, of Lowell, MA died peacefully at Palm Manor Nursing Home on Sunday evening, May 17, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late John Faias, who died Feb. 3, 1991 and the loving mother of three daughters, all of whom were present at her passing.
Born in Lowell, MA on Feb. 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John and Justina (Teixeira) Fernandes. She attended Lowell schools and was the head supervisor of Lowell Lingerie Co. in Lowell for over 35 years before retiring in 1983. A longtime resident of the Highlands section of Lowell, she was a parishioner of St. Margaret Church. Mary was a talented seamstress, an excellent cook and a self-taught pianist. She loved playing piano and singing at family gatherings and cherished the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her three loving daughters, Claudine Langlois, Joanne Valcourt and her husband Ronald, and Brenda D’Amour and her husband Maurice, and a sister, Josephine McGrath of Lowell, MA. She was a devoted grandmother to Richard Langlois and his wife Colette, Ronald Langlois and his wife Cathy, Cynthia Langlois and her husband Eric Saperstein, Bryan Valcourt and his wife Ann, Melissa (Valcourt) Maher and her husband Dennis, Darryll Valcourt, Justin D’Amour and his wife Nicole and Rebecca (D’Amour) and her husband Brian Glass. She also leaves seventeen great grand-children and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Palm Manor for the professional and exceptional care provided to Mary over the last ten years.
Visiting hours Wed. from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral Thurs. at 9AM from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Church, Stevens St. Lowell, MA. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery Lowell, MA. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or a charity of one’s choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Lisa Williams
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Claudine, Joanne and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother, Mary. Her picture is lovely and exactly what I remember her to look like in my fond memories of her. Wonderful times in CT and Lowel with my grandparents (Aunt Angie and Uncle Joe) and my dear mother, Anita. As strange as this may sound, when I was viewing this page, I immediately thought, I have to show my mother this… but realizing, she already knows. I know how hard this can be, losing someone you love so much but lettting them go especially after living such a full life and knowing that they are truly in a better place and with ones they love provides much comfort at this difficult time. I don’t know that I will get there, but wanted to tell you on behalf of my mother, Anita, and our entire family, that we will be thinking of all of you and sending our prayers. Hope to see each other soon. God Bless, Anita’s middle daughter, Lisa Williams. XO
Brenda D'Amour
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Dear Lisa,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We all have fond memories of our week-ends in Connecticut. Thinking of that makes us all smile. I hope you and your family are well.
Regards,
Brenda
Karen& Sandy Volis(Lawler)
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Dear Joanne, Claudine, Brenda,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother, Mary. Our Mom, Betty Volis worked with Mary at the Lowell Lingerie. Your Mom was a beautiful, kind person. Mom often talked about the Lowell Lingerie and what a wonderful supervisor your Mom was. She would tell us of the many jokes & laughter Mary & Mom shared on the job. They remained friends for many years after their retirement. Our prayers are with all of you.
Fondly,
Karen & Sandy (Volis) Lawler
Brenda D'Amour
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Thank you so much for your kind words. My Mom spoke so highly of Betty, she considered her a good friend. I recall the cards she sent to let my Mom she was thinking of her. Thank you both for thinking of us.
Regards,
Brenda