Mary M. Boylan (nee Lawless) died May 18, 2015. She was 93. Born in Harrison, she was a life long resident. Visiting will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Mass Friday at 10 a.m.in Holy Cross Church in Harrison and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolence please visit www.armitagewiggins.com
Mary was very active in her Harrison Community. She retired from The Hudson County Corrections Department where she worked as a Medical Assistant. Prior to that she worked in The Harrison Board of Health. Many may still remember Boylan Studios, the business Mary's husband John owned for many years in Harrison.
Wife of the late Hugh, she is survived by her sons and their wives John and Mary Boylan and Thomas and Ely Boylan. Sister of John Lawless (Ann) and Jay Lawless (Peggy) and the late Frank Lawless, she was the beloved "Nana B" to Steven, Melissa, Kimberly, David, Scott, Francisco and the late Joseph. Also surviving are 8 cherished great grandchildren; Joseph, Justin, Brianna, Joshua, Julia, Patrick, Noah and Jackson.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Johns Soup Kitchen or The Harrison Cancer League.