Obituary of Mary A. White

Mary A. (Nicosia) White, 94, a lifelong resident of Woburn, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on Friday evening, November 1, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Harold Wayne White who passed away in February of this year. Born and raised in Woburn, she was the daughter of the late Michael, and the late Biagina (Capella) Nicosia Mary was an avid bingo player and loved playing Keno on Sundays. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and Newport, RI. and she loved playing Boggle and cards with her friends. In her younger years would often go bowling with her family and friends. Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother (“Big Nana”) Mary was preceded in death by her late husband of 72 years, Harold Wayne White. She is survived by her three daughters, Gail White of Woburn, Donna Grieb and her husband David of Billerica, and Robin White of Woburn; and two sons, Wayne White and his wife Jolene of Woburn, and Keith White and his wife Noelle of Bridgewater. Mary is also survived by six grandchildren, Melissa, Jason, Michael, David, Kathryn, and Sophia; three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Lylah, and Sylvia; and her sister-in-law Margaret Nicosia of Winchester. Visiting hours will be at the Graham Funeral Home, 3 Arlington Rd., Woburn on Tuesday, November 12 from 9:00-11:00 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the United Methodist Church, 523 Main St., Woburn, MA 01801.