Mary Hiser, 77
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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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