A lifelong resident of Dartmouth, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Raymond) Frates.
Mary worked at Goodyear as a tire builder until her retirement. After retiring she worked as a Funeral Assistant at the Waring-Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute for 10 years.
Survivors include her 2 sons, retired Dartmouth Police Officer, Joseph E. Correia III and his wife Ann of Dartmouth; Michael Correia of New Bedford; 2 grandchildren Jennifer Rainville and her husband Seth and Joseph E. Correia IV and his wife Kimarie, 3 great grandchildren Brooke, Brittney and Elodie, a very special friend, Marie Andrade and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Joseph Frates, Jr.
Her Funeral will be held at 8am on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am at St Mary Parish, 783 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA. Burial in St John Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7pm.