Maria E. Alix

Maria E. Alix, 102, of North Attleboro, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur O. Alix.Born on November 9, 1913 in North Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Telesphore Dargis and the late Agnesia (Achin) Dargis.Maria was born and educated in North Attleboro, where she and her husband then raised their family. She truly was a loving woman whose greatest joy and devotion was her family. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro, an avid bowler for more than fifty years, and enjoyed swimming and word puzzles. She was the cherished mother of the late Arthur J. Alix and his wife, Gail Alix, of RI; the late Roland G. Alix and his wife, Ann Alix, of North Attleboro, MA; Roger P. Alix and his wife, Joan D. Alix, of North Attleboro, MA; Suzanne A. (Alix) Connelly of North Attleboro, MA, and her late husband, Raymond F. Connelly; and Constance "Connie" B. (Alix) Feid of North Attleboro, MA, and her late husband, Thomas David Feid. She was the adoring grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; and the sister-in-law of Oriette Alix of North Attleboro, MA. She leaves many nieces and nephews.Maria was predeceased by many dear brothers and sisters.Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the "Commonwealth Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.Those in need of transportation to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation.Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the Funeral Service on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. from the "Commonwealth Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro with Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.Children's Room is available during visitation and as people are gathering for the funeral cortege.Flowers are graciously accepted, or memorial donations may be made in Maria's name to the Resident Activities Fund of Madonna Manor, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.For additional information or to send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.