Mary Elizabeth Howard

Mary Elizabeth Howard, 30 of Waltham, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away unexpectedly, while on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on April 30th.

She was born on September 18, 1985, the loving daughter of Tracey (Haskell) and the late Frederick Howard. She grew up in Pepperell and was a 2004 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School. Mary received an Associate's Degree in Human Services from Middlesex Community College.

She worked as a CNA at Seven Hills Pediatric Center in Groton for several years and most recently worked at The Guild for Human Services in Waltham, MA.  Mary was an assistant teacher in the 1 to 1 program where she thoroughly enjoyed working with her students and fellow staff members. Mary was recognized for providing quality programs and impeccable care for her students. Mary will be remembered for her infectious personality and bright smile, which lit up the hallways of The Guild School.

Among her many activities, she loved going to the beach, shopping, bowling and taking her cherished students on field trips.  She also enjoyed attending country music concerts and Red Sox games. Above all else, Mary enjoyed spending time with her friends, family and her Jack Russell Terrier "Bentley", who was always there for her with his unconditional love and energetic personality.

Mary is survived by her mother Tracey B. McHugh and Scott Simas of Pepperell, MA,  her boyfriend Reinato Hilaire, of Brockton, MA, her brother Kevin R. Howard and his girlfriend  Kayla Hill of Milford, NH, her grandmothers Alma Haskell of Pepperell, MA and Linda McHugh of Gardner, MA, her aunts Amanda Conaway and her husband Bill of Brookline, NH, Brae Bowler and her husband Mike of Westminster, MA, Robin Wessells and her husband Terry of Juliette, GA, her uncles Patrick Goode and wife Teri of Lawrenceville, GA and Brett Haskell of Jacksonville, FL. 

Mary was preceded in death by her stepfather Brian McHugh of Pepperell, MA, her grandfathers Richard E. Haskell of Pepperell, MA and Edward J. McHugh of Gardner, MA.

Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday May 10, 2016 from 4-8 pm at the the Badger Funeral Home 45 School Street, Groton. MA . A Funeral Home service will be held on Wednesday at 10 am. Burial will be at Pepperell Cemetery. In lieu of flower, checks may be made in her memory to: The Guild for Human Services, c/o The Mary Howard Fund

411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 104, Waltham, MA 02452.