Mary Joyce Axton, 79, of Nashua, passed away Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of this city, Mary was born on April 4, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Antosia (Kuczynska) Axton. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1959.
Mary began her career as a teenager at Nashua Corporation, where she worked her way up to an executive position until her retirement in December 2003 at age 62.
An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, Mary enjoyed her vegetable gardens, bird watching and collecting little Piglets. She also loved spending time at Hampton Beach, especially with her granddaughter, Megan.
Mary was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church and the former St. Casimir Church.
Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, James P. and Erin Axton of Pepperell, MA; her granddaughter, Megan Axton; her sisters, Sandra Axton and Carole Axton both of Nashua; and several cousins.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning, March 24th at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
