OBITUARIES

Mary Hiser, 77

01/25/2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mary Frances (Vareschi) Hiser, 77 of North Adams, MA died on Thursday January 25, 2024 at Springside Nursing Home.

She was born in Adams, MA on February 18, 1946, a daughter of Joseph and Rose (Catrambone) Vareschi. She graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School and the former St. Joseph’s College in Bennington.

Mary was first employed in the payroll department at Williams College. She then worked as a secretary in the city of North Adams public schools at Johnson and Brayton schools and the Central Office for over 30 years until her retirement.

She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church where she was a former CCD teacher. Mary was a Girl Scout Brownie Leader. She enjoyed photography, skiing and skating. Mary loved feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard and had many beloved pet cats and dogs.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer R. Hiser and several cousins.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Mary Hiser will be celebrated on Monday February 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. Nort Adams, MA are Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Memorial donations May be made to the AYJ Fund or the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

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To Jennifer and Mary's extended family, I offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. As she was neighbor and friend of many years to my sister and family, I witnessed the love and devotion she had for her daughter and those closest to her heart. May Mary be enjoying eternal peace and comfort in the arms of our most beloved Savior.
from: Alice Vigna	on: 02-14-2024

Dear Jenifer I'm sorry to hear about your mom and I didn't make it to her wake or funeral she was a good friend and neighbor for almost 20 years I'll miss her I hope your doing iok with her passing
from: William Sprowson	on: 02-09-2024

Dear Jennifer, I am so to hear of the passing of your mother. She was the best! I worked with her at both Johnson school and Brayton. She was a very nice person and will be greatly missed. Maggie Siracusa
from: Mary Hiser	on: 02-07-2024

Jen, I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your Mom. She was the sweetest woman. I worked with her at Johnson and Brayton Schools and she was always so helpful. She even shared her stash of chocolates with me! what a gem!
from: Donna randall	on: 02-05-2024

Jennifer, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
from: Pam Kidder	on: 02-03-2024

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I met her when I worked at Conte Middle School. It always amazed me that she could do so much in such a tiny office! I will always remember her smile! God Bless!
from: Linda Neville	on: 02-01-2024

Jenn, I’m so sorry to read about the loss of your mom! She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed!
from: Laurie Singer	on: 01-31-2024

My condolences on the loss of your mother. You and the family are in my prayers!
from: Kelley Kemp	on: 01-31-2024

Dear Jennifer, You mom took such great care of everyone while at Brayton. She was so proud of you and her love for you was evident. Please know how sorry I am to hear of her passing. May you carry all your memories in your heart so they bring a smile to your face
from: Karen Lefave	on: 01-31-2024

Jen so sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. I send out my condolences to the whole family. I will keep her in prayer. She always had a smile on her face. She always said hi to everybody she saw in school or in the hall.
from: wendy linnean	on: 01-31-2024

Jennifer I am so sorry to read about your mother’s passing. It was always nice to stop and talk with her.
from: Barb Tassone	on: 01-31-2024

Sorry for your loss my Grandson Michael loved your Mom.
from: Mike Mongeon	on: 01-31-2024

Jen I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing . She was a great lady and I enjoyed working with her at Brayton. She was always so helpful and kind. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Tammy Rickert	on: 01-30-2024

Jenn, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I had so much fun at Central Office working with her, she will be missed by all. She would be so happy to know I have my own Sally dog.
from: JoAnn Glogowski	on: 01-30-2024

Jenn, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom she was a wonderful lady you are in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Brenda Dix. Piantoni	on: 01-30-2024

So sorry Jen to read of the passing of your mother she was a wonderful person . My prayers are with you In this time.
from: Geralyn Lesure	on: 01-30-2024

I'm so sorry for your loss Jen. Your mom was a beautiful lady. She always had a smile and was always willing to help. When I first started at Brayton, she made me feel so welcomed. She was a gem and will be missed.
from: Karen Freitag	on: 01-30-2024

My sincere condolences Jennifer
from: Robert Bence	on: 01-30-2024

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person. I fondly remember her. She was always so kind and supportive. Sending my sympathy.
from: Patricia Bianco Willette	on: 01-29-2024

So sorry for your loss Jen. Your mom was a wonderful person! I hope you find peace in all your beautiful memories. Thinking of you
from: Jane Farnham	on: 01-29-2024

Jenn, so sad to read this. I have wondered about your mom your mom as driving up Houghton Street have not seen her with her canines. So many memories flooding from both Johnson and Brayton.
from: Lois Hobbie-Welch	on: 01-29-2024

Mary was always the sweetest, kindest, lady who welcomed everyone at the office. If you had a problem she was there to help. Mary was a NAPS gem who made a life long impression. So sorry for your loss Jen
from: Dina Poplaski	on: 01-29-2024

Mary was a wonderful person and always so kind and welcoming at school. She had a heart of gold. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Thinking of you Jennifer.
from: Kristin Gilman	on: 01-29-2024

I wanted to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for the leadership and encouragement that Mrs Hiser always showed me. It was always my experience that she would stop everything she was doing to make sure you were 100% cared for and set on your path… She was a wonderful role model and showed me how to be a better woman and mother.. I will always think of Mary with great fondness .. and I will remember her incredible strength of faith and passion for her family friends and colleagues. A very special special friend, I will carry in my heart forever…. Thank you so much seems so insignificant for a lifetime of love… So instead I say… I am really looking forward to the next time. We are together and able to have a cup of coffee and laugh about the kidz shenanigans. Until then…. Every time I ever hear Bruce Springsteen, I will always stop everything I’m doing and rock out for you.!! I love you.
from: Laurie A Palmer	on: 01-29-2024

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