Mary Philomena Lema, 78, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.
Born on May 29, 1941 in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Lema and the late Susan (Perry) Lema.
A lifelong resident of Taunton, Mary was a graduate of Taunton High School, Class of 1959. She worked for many years as an Executive Secretary at Princess House Inc. in Taunton before retiring, and attended St Anthony's Church in that city.
An outgoing woman, Mary was an ardent baseball fan who also loved to watch golf, especially her favorite player, Tiger Woods.
She was the dear sister of Lawrence A. Lema of Cape Coral, Fl, and leaves Richie Lema and Asher Lema. He was predeceased by her siblings: the late Robert Lema and the late Phyllis Lema. Mary leaves her extended family.
Visitation has respectfully been omitted, and all services for Mary will be private.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleborough. (508) 695-0200