Mary (Mahoney) Ward

Mary T. (Mahoney) Ward, 82, died Saturday, August 11, at the Southeastern Rehabilitation Center in Easton. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Ward. Born and raised in Stoughton, she was a graduate of St. Mary's School and St. John's High School in Canton. She was a resident of Winston Salem, NC for many years where she was also a member of St. Benedict's Church. Mrs. Ward worked as an Administrative Assistant for Southern Bell in Winston Salem, NC. She retired at age 66. Several years ago, Mrs. Ward moved back to Stoughton and lived with her sister Eleanor. In her free time, she enjoyed singing in the St. Benedict's Choir and line dancing.

She was the stepmother of Bonnie Cornwell of GA, Kevin Ward of Wareham, David Ward of Pocasset Anne Marie Ward of NC and the late Mary Ellen Beaton. She was the sister of John F. Mahoney Jr. of NH and the late Eleanor M. Mahoney. She was the grandmother of Brendan Ward, George and Christine Cornwell, Karen White, Marjorie Kane, Michele Beaton, Meredith Rubini, Kevin Ward Jr., Cathy Ward, Elizabeth Sheridan, Allison Smith and Jonathan Ward. She is also survived by several great grandchildren including Dylan Ward and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Saturday, August 18 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. James Church, at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wareham. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.