SALEM — Mary Louise Ward, age 81, of Salem formerly of Nahant, died on Saturday February 1, 2020, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Swampscott, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Lillian (Rice) Ward. Prior to moving to Salem 17 years ago, Mary had lived in Nahant her entire life.
A Communicant of Holy Family Parish in Lynn, she was a Devout Catholic and a former Eucharistic Minister at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Nahant and St. Mary’s Parish, Lynn. Mary was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis.
Mary is survived by her sister Lillian Vigliotta of Salem, a brother Lawrence J. “Jack” Ward of Nahant, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late George Ward.
Service Information: Her Funeral Mass will be held on Friday February 7, 2020 at 11:00AM in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation in Church, prior to Mass from 10:30AM-11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210. Arrangements are under the direction of the Solimine Funeral Homes 426 Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.
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