Mary Angela Fay

FAY, Mary Angela, of East Orleans, formerly of Peabody and Needham, died suddenly on December 11, 2010. Mary leaves her beloved Cape Cod family, Cheryl Codair and children Caroline and Katie Codair, who inspired her in her daily life. Mary’s kind, gentle ways, her love, and her inspiration will remain within their hearts always. Loving daughter of the late Rev. Brendan R. Fay of Needham, and Angela Carroll Fay of Needham. Loving sister to Brendan V. Fay of Arizona, Joan Fay Olah of Dedham, Thomas J. Fay of Wayland, Clareann Fay of Needham, and Melissa Fay Kinch of Dedham. Mary is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews. Funeral from Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA, 508-255-0259 on Saturday December 18th at 10:00AM. Followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00AM at St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road, Orleans, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday December 17th from 4pm to 8pm at Nickerson Funeral Home. Donations in her memory can be made to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601, or at www.needyfund.org. Its mission is to provide financial assistance to Cape residents for basic human needs. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com

Mary's childhood began in St. Elizabeth's hospital, Brighton, MA. Angela came home from an Army base to deliver and Brendan came as soon as he could from Fort Dix, New Jersey and arrived just before baby Mary Angela was born. Mary is the oldest of six children. She attended the Elizabeth Seton High School in Wellesley, MA and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Newton College of the Sacred Heart currently known as Boston College. Her love of Cape Cod began with 'Fun Summer Living' at the Carrolls' family second home in East Orleans. Mary was surrounded by cousins, cousins and more cousins. (Mary has over 50 first cousins!) Her love of the sea and enriching experiences on the Cape led her to settle in Orleans permantently with her family in 2005.

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Mary was successful professionally having worked with emotionally challenged children as a Supervisor at the Nazareth Child Care Center, Jamaica Plain, MA. She worked as a Sales Representative for Hansen Knits (with her Dad) and onto Accounting and Bookkeeping in Boston as a Staff Accountant. With all this life skills preparation, Mary excelled at IBM. People first! At IBM, Mary was held in high esteem for her performance to date as Global Process Program Manager. IBM business travels just within the past 2 years took Mary to meet all her special people in Brazil, Dublin, Bratislava, Singapore, Japan and China.

Personally, Mary knew how to enjoy each day of her life. Her approach came with a smile and positive attitude--a kind word for all. Her pleasures were simple....cheeseburgers, french fries, and conversation....and most of all, the love of her Cape Cod Family. The presence of her sweet Caroline and Katie brought joy to her heart. She will remain within their hearts always. Mary was a talented woman who played the piano and loved to spontaneously sing a joyful show tune. Yes, "Every day was a holiday with Mary" (anyone recall the Mary Poppins musical?)

She cared deeply for her family and friends who bereave her untimely death. You may honor Mary's desire to give to others less fortunate by donating to the "Needy Fund" in her name noted above.