Southbridge : Mary C. (Kennedy) Veber, 81, of Chapin St., passed away on Monday, July 26th, in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Center, after an illness.

Her beloved husband of 49 years, Fred E. Veber, Jr. died in 2008; She leaves her four sons, Mark Veber and his wife Pamela of Palmer, daughter-in-law Laura, survivor of husband Paul Veber of Chicopee, Todd Veber and his fiancé Cathy Davis of MO, Glen Veber and his wife Lourdes of Southbridge and Gary Veber and his wife Patricia of Woodstock, CT; her brother, James Kennedy of Southbridge; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends.  Mary was predeceased by her son, Paul Veber in 2014 and her two sisters, Margaret Maly and Louise Beaupre.

She was born in Southbridge the daughter of James P. and Cecile (Suprenant) Kennedy.

Mary lived in Holland for over sixty years, making many close friends. She worked at the Public House, as well as Ames department store, babysitting, and was a volunteer at the voting polls in Holland. She and her husband enjoyed trips to Hawaii and the Grand Canyon, as well as camping and playing cards with family and friends.  Mary was also a member of the Holland Senior Center and a devote catholic and member of St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield.

Calling hours for Mary will be on Wednesday, Aug. 25th, in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with the service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the Holland Cemetery, Holland.

The family also kindly requests the use of masks.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holland Senior Center, 40 Brimfield Road, Holland.