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“Mary Lou was a courageous woman who will be missed by all who knew her. I felt fortunate to spend time with her these last years and get to know my...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Donna Baker - Capistrano Beach, CA
“I sat behind MaryLou at Verizon Wireless. We had the best of times talking and laughing each day at just about everything from politics to baseball.....Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Lee Maciel - Melrose, MA
“I always looked forward to seeing MaryLou, I loved hearing about her yard sale finds, and her trips to the Dynasty with her mom and sisters. She...Read More »
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Mary Miggos-Derby - Dracut, MA
“Dear John and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Years ago I used to bump into her at yard sales. We had many laughs. She was a...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Patricia and Charlie Byrne - MA
“I too remember Marylou and her house full of trinkets that she picked up at yard sales. She would always show them to me, some with the price tags...Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: shawn kennedy - melrose, MA
“I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Oatis' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Lauren, John and Chris. Your Mom was a wonderful woman and...Read More »
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Barbara (Tierney) Mulvey - MA
“We have many fond memories of Thanksgivings hosted by aunt MaryLou. Our sincere condolences to our cousins Mark, Lauren, John and Chris.
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Daniel and Steven Oatis
“Miss and love you! Will always remember your long full life. Rest in peace!
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Shaun Tufts - Stoneham, MA
“MaryLou was like a second mother to me. I'll never forget the memories of growing up on Lake Ave with Lauren, Mark, John & Chris - the sleepovers,...Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Sonia Chiarella - Wakefield, MA
“Dear Mark, Lauren, John, and Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very kind lady who opened her house and heart to me and made...Read More »
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Kathleen (Byrne) Camelio - MA
“I remember Mary Lou as your "Cute Little sister" My thoughts are with you Joan.
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Marcia Martin - Melrose, MA
“We were so lucky to have met you Mary Lou. You truly made our trip memorable. My thought are with you Joan, and with your family. Xoxo
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Erin Doherty - Wainwright
“So sorry to hear of Marylou's passing.Imet this dear lady and her sister at my son's wedding.In July of 2010 my son Steven Doherty and Erin Foster...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Faye Mcallister - Nb Canada
“I have lost a very dear friend who I will miss so much. She was always fun loving and caring and also so courageous throughout her long battle with...Read More »
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Nancy Coleman - Wakefield, MA
“You will be never forgotten...
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15 of 18 | Posted by: vanessa tufts - stoneham, MA
“Mary-Lou was one of my dearst friend. I will miss her very much. We had a lots of fun and laugh together. She was a wonderful Mother and beauty...Read More »
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Gail(Tosi)Connors&Johnconnors - FL
“MaryLou will remain with us in spirit and will live on through her children and grandchildren. We always knew which "grab bag" gifts were from...Read More »
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Cathy Goglia - Narragansett, RI
“Mary Lou will truly be missed by my family and me. She was an unbelieveable Grandmother, Mother, and friend. She gave us many laughs over the years...Read More »
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Pam Belcher - Scituate, RI
Mrs. MaryLou A. (Manning) Oatis, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the age of 69.
She was born on August 16, 1942 in Melrose, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Connolly) Manning. Raised in Melrose, MaryLou was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1960. She worked in various positions for different businesses over the course of her life, but was known more as a homemaker. She worked as a hairdresser, as a clerk at Miter Biter Framing Co. in Melrose, and at Verizon Wireless in Stoneham.
A proud Melrose High School graduate, she attended every reunion from the year she graduated up until last year's, M.H.S. 50th Reunion.
MaryLou was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed needlepoint, baking, cooking, and sports. She was a Red Sox season ticket holder for many years and loved the New England Patriots.
MaryLou surrounded herself with her family and friends. She was very involved with the lives of her six grandchildren and cherished the time, memories and vacations she had with her two dearly beloved sisters.
She was the devoted mother of Mark S. Laben of Wakefield, Lauren A. (Laben) Belcher and her husband Daniel of N. Smithfield, RI, John H. Oatis, III and his wife Heather of Northbridge, and Christopher J. Oatis of Melrose. Dear sister of Joan Tufts of Woburn and Ruth Manni of Wilmington. Cherished grandmother of Caroline M. Belcher, Matthew M. Belcher, Michael P. Belcher, and Mark D. Belcher, all of N. Smithfield, RI and James J. Oatis and Emily M. Oatis both of Northbridge. Wife of the late Ward S. Laben and former wife of the late John H. Oatis. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will honor and celebrate MaryLou's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Wednesday, November 30 from 4-8 PM and again on Thursday morning at 8 AM before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
