Maria is the eldest daughter of Peter and Anna (Salta) Dounelis of Salem MA, and Brockton MA. Maria earned BA and MA degrees from Bridgewater College and taught American History at Brockton High School for thirty-five years. Upon retirement, Maria entered the retail industry to, as she put it, “remain active”.
Maria is survived by her husband Robert Louis Bradley and her two sisters, Stevia Lynch of Exeter NH, and Hellen Pierce of Cohasset MA, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She and Bob maintained houses in Boston’s south end, Ogunquit ME, and Harwich MA. Maria travelled widely and enjoyed entertaining on a large scale. She volunteered at Sarah Caldwell’s Boston Opera productions to attend workshops. Symphony, Jordan, Berkley and Sanders halls were familiar locales for Maria.
Interment will be private. A gathering at the Harwich House will be announced for the first week of September. In honor of Maria and for her pleasure, contributions in her memory can be made to the Harwich Conservation Trust.
For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesharwich.com .
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