Published in the June 3, 2016 edition
MELROSE — Mary Dorothy (Hanley) Fandel of Melrose passed away on May 25 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on Aug. 15, 1930. She was the cherished daughter of Anastasia and John Hanley of West Medford. Mary was the beloved wife of John B. “Jack” Fandel for 59 years. Together, they raised a beautiful and loving family. She was the mother of five children, John W. Fandel and his wife Maggi of Charlotte, N.C. and their three children: Christy, Nathan and Stephen; Ann M. Fandel of Wakefield; Michael T. Fandel of Mansfield and his two children, Catherine and Emily; Mary P. Fandel of Woburn, and Edward J. Fandel and his wife Lisa of Tampa, Fla. and their son Zachary. In addition, Mary was the sister of Eleanor Cronin of Malden, Anne Cerasuolo of Garden City, N.Y. and the late John “Jack” Hanley.
Mary was a graduate of Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing. where she worked for many years. She also worked in the office of Dr. Crehan’s family practice on Governor’s Avenue in West Medford. After her marriage to Jack, she left the workforce to raise her family. When her youngest son was preparing to enter first grade, Mary returned to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and worked on the Medical Surgical unit. After leaving Lawrence Memorial Hospital, she worked as the School Nurse for Melrose High School, where she was loved by all and fondly remembered by many high school students.
When Mary and Jack retired, they enjoyed traveling — visiting Germany, Ireland, Scotland and Switzerland. However, their love for New England was always present and they both enjoyed vacations on the coast of Cape Elizabeth and Camden, Maine. However, their favorite times were spent with their family and grandchildren in Chatham.
Relatives and friends gathered in honor and remembrance of Mary’s life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Monday, May 30, and again on Tuesday before leaving in procession to St. Mary Church, Herbert Street, Melrose for her Funeral Mass. Interment took place in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o Dr. Bradley Hyman, 55 Fruit St., Wang 715, Boston MA 02114. For online tribute or directions visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.
