MARY BAVIS
AGE 90 YEARS
Mary (Kelly) Bavis of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 27, 2021. For 36 years she was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Bavis, until his passing in 1990. Mary and Dick's legacy continues with their children, Kathleen Sylvester of Osterville, Maryellen Moran of Marshfield, John Bavis of Williamsburg, VA, Patrick Bavis of Weymouth, Kelly Bavis Morrissey of Brookline, and Mike Bavis of West Roxbury. Mary was predeceased by her oldest and youngest sons, Ricky and Mark Bavis. Also survived by daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Charlestown and was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Kelly, originally of Donegal County, Ireland; and her two brothers, Patrick and John Kelly. Mary is survived by her siblings, Anne Corcoran, Helen Comeau, and Joe Kelly. Shortly after marrying in 1954, Mary and Dick made their home on the hill in Roslindale where they raised eight children. Mary had a strong faith and Sacred Heart Parish was her anchor. Through life's ups and downs her faith helped her steer the ship, keeping her household of 10 running smoothly. Mary returned to school in her fifties, taking business classes at Aquinas College. She worked at McKinley Vocational High School.
Mary loved to dance at weddings, spend time at her cottage in Wareham and watch and talk sports, especially hockey.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Home.
Interment: Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Published in Boston Globe from Mar. 30 to Apr. 4, 2021.
AGE 90 YEARS
Mary (Kelly) Bavis of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 27, 2021. For 36 years she was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Bavis, until his passing in 1990. Mary and Dick's legacy continues with their children, Kathleen Sylvester of Osterville, Maryellen Moran of Marshfield, John Bavis of Williamsburg, VA, Patrick Bavis of Weymouth, Kelly Bavis Morrissey of Brookline, and Mike Bavis of West Roxbury. Mary was predeceased by her oldest and youngest sons, Ricky and Mark Bavis. Also survived by daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Charlestown and was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Kelly, originally of Donegal County, Ireland; and her two brothers, Patrick and John Kelly. Mary is survived by her siblings, Anne Corcoran, Helen Comeau, and Joe Kelly. Shortly after marrying in 1954, Mary and Dick made their home on the hill in Roslindale where they raised eight children. Mary had a strong faith and Sacred Heart Parish was her anchor. Through life's ups and downs her faith helped her steer the ship, keeping her household of 10 running smoothly. Mary returned to school in her fifties, taking business classes at Aquinas College. She worked at McKinley Vocational High School.
Mary loved to dance at weddings, spend time at her cottage in Wareham and watch and talk sports, especially hockey.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Home.
Interment: Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Published in Boston Globe from Mar. 30 to Apr. 4, 2021.
MARY BAVIS
AGE 90 YEARS
Mary (Kelly) Bavis of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 27, 2021. For 36 years she was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Bavis, until his passing in 1990. Mary and Dick's legacy continues with their children, Kathleen Sylvester of Osterville, Maryellen Moran of Marshfield, John Bavis of Williamsburg, VA, Patrick Bavis of Weymouth, Kelly Bavis Morrissey of Brookline, and Mike Bavis of West Roxbury. Mary was predeceased by her oldest and youngest sons, Ricky and Mark Bavis. Also survived by daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Charlestown and was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Kelly, originally of Donegal County, Ireland; and her two brothers, Patrick and John Kelly. Mary is survived by her siblings, Anne Corcoran, Helen Comeau, and Joe Kelly. Shortly after marrying in 1954, Mary and Dick made their home on the hill in Roslindale where they raised eight children. Mary had a strong faith and Sacred Heart Parish was her anchor. Through life's ups and downs her faith helped her steer the ship, keeping her household of 10 running smoothly. Mary returned to school in her fifties, taking business classes at Aquinas College. She worked at McKinley Vocational High School.
Mary loved to dance at weddings, spend time at her cottage in Wareham and watch and talk sports, especially hockey.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Home.
Interment: Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Published in Boston Globe from Mar. 30 to Apr. 4, 2021.
AGE 90 YEARS
Mary (Kelly) Bavis of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 27, 2021. For 36 years she was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Bavis, until his passing in 1990. Mary and Dick's legacy continues with their children, Kathleen Sylvester of Osterville, Maryellen Moran of Marshfield, John Bavis of Williamsburg, VA, Patrick Bavis of Weymouth, Kelly Bavis Morrissey of Brookline, and Mike Bavis of West Roxbury. Mary was predeceased by her oldest and youngest sons, Ricky and Mark Bavis. Also survived by daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Charlestown and was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Kelly, originally of Donegal County, Ireland; and her two brothers, Patrick and John Kelly. Mary is survived by her siblings, Anne Corcoran, Helen Comeau, and Joe Kelly. Shortly after marrying in 1954, Mary and Dick made their home on the hill in Roslindale where they raised eight children. Mary had a strong faith and Sacred Heart Parish was her anchor. Through life's ups and downs her faith helped her steer the ship, keeping her household of 10 running smoothly. Mary returned to school in her fifties, taking business classes at Aquinas College. She worked at McKinley Vocational High School.
Mary loved to dance at weddings, spend time at her cottage in Wareham and watch and talk sports, especially hockey.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Home.
Interment: Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Published in Boston Globe from Mar. 30 to Apr. 4, 2021.
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