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Canton Obituary: Mary K. Little

The following is from the Pushard Family Funeral Home:

Mary K. Little of Canton, 79,  formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died peacefully in her home, June 26, 2013.

Mary worked for the Morse Shoe Company in Canton for many years. She was a proud member of the “Friends of Canton Library”.

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She was the devoted wife of the late David H. Little Jr., loving mother of Susan M. Little and her fiancé W. Dean Poliseno of Sharon, Mark D. Little and his wife Susan of Attleboro, and Steven M. Little of Canton, proud grandmother of Erica and Rebecca Little of Attleboro. She is also survived by her sister, Gemma Gill of Canton, a brother, Gerald Gill of Quincy, and brother-in-law, Paul Little of Dorchester.

Mary was happiest when the house was full, the stories were flowing, the flowers were blooming and the library was calling with a new book. She will be missed.

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Arrangements were handled by the Pushard Family Funeral Home in Canton on Saturday. Interment was private.

If desired donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the “Friends of Canton Library” c/o Joseph Roman 786 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021.


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