Mary L. Bobrek
May 19, 1936 ~ May 7, 2020
Danvers – Mary L. (Richards) Bobrek, formerly of Lynn lost her fight against the COVID-19 virus on Thursday, May 7th, just 12 days shy of her 84th birthday. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Fred T. Bobrek, Sr. with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Charlestown, she met Fred at the Schraffts building at the age of 16, married soon thereafter and settled in Lynn where they raised their 3 children. Though a stay-at-home mom most of her life, she also enjoyed a 10-year career as a reservationist at both Northeast and Delta Airlines which brought her long-lasting friendships and the ability to visit wonderful locations around the world. An avid Catholic, she was an active member of St. Pius Parish for over 40 years and her faith brought her peace in her final days.
Daughter of the late Clarence and Daisy (Richardson) Richards; sister of the late John Richards, Clarence A. Richards, Jr., Florence Colangelo and Marion McGlinchey, Mary is survived by her children, Karen (Bobrek) Roy and her husband Steven of Danvers, Kevin Bobrek of Salem and Fred Bobrek, Jr. of Florida.
Mary is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Michele Roy, Christine Roy, John Bobrek (Ashley) and Lauren Bobrek and 2 great-grandchildren, Lucas and Abigail Bobrek. She is also survived by 2 very dear friends who she loved dearly, Mary Bath and Lenny Cole.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private burial will be held at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, please honor Mary’s memory with a donation to The Gary Sinise Foundation (for Wounded Vets), PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516; https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/.
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Aunt Mary was one of the nicest ladies I ever knew. She also had the best swimming pool in the backyard. My brother Bill and I would beg our mother to take us to her house in the summer. We have great memories of Mary making us lunch when we probably didn’t deserve it.
Rest in Peace, Mary. We love you.
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of comfort as you remember your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Cronin family, the Brien family, the Dube family.
Prayers to your family and friends which includes your Northeast/ Delta family as we learn of your passing in sorrow. You were a very kind and wonderful woman. You will be missed by many. Keeping those you leave behind in thoughts and prayers. Blessed to have had you in my work life as I started out in the professional work world. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance.
Marylou Ross
Auntie Mary I loved you so much…though we didn’t see one another to much growing up I always remembered you and the house on the hill wonderful cookouts and swimming..im thankful that we got together recently with Karen to come see me when my mom died …i hope you and she and Florence stay out of trouble up there in heaven….i love you and will miss you. Sandy Pait. Your sister Marions daughter
It was really a pleasure to work with Mary. She truly was a kind, warm and funny woman. We had may good times and laughs at “the Delta” and at our retiree luncheons. She will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I’ll always remember Mary with a smile.
Anne Marie Mitchell-Diamond
(co-worker and friend)
Mary was a client of Green Tangerine. Mary will be missed. Krissy Aliferis
I’m going to miss you. I was so sorry to hear of your passing. We had wonderful times with Delta and the retirement luncheons. My sympathy goes out to your family.
J J Maynard (Delta Airlines Friend)