Mary Agnes (Seaver) Kirby, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the age of 94. Mary was born September 29, 1930 in Arlington, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late George R. and Mary J. “Molly” (Ahearn) Seaver. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Hayes Bell and Florence Mulkern.
She is survived by her husband Ed of Nashua, NH and her brother George R. Seaver, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Alexandria, VA.
Mary was raised in Arlington, MA and attended Arlington public schools. Mary went on to graduate from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in Boston. Mary worked as a Dental Hygienist until she chose to become an Army Officer’s wife when she married 1st Lt. Edward J. Kirby of Brookline, MA on August 21, 1954. She traveled to Germany, Okinawa, and numerous stateside locations as she accompanied Ed on his 23 – year Army Career.
In addition to her role as an Officer’s wife, she was the mother of and raised six beautiful children, Mary Beckette (Fred), Kathy Weeden (Wes), Eddie Kirby (Joy), Patty Ekins (Jim), Mike Kirby and Alison Kirby. Upon Ed’s retirement in 1974 the family settled in Nashua, NH. Mary has fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mary was a devout Catholic who had a strong devotion to Saint Gerard and the Blessed Mother. She enjoyed attending daily Mass. Mary loved music and dancing and had a great social life with her neighborhood group, the Gourmet group, and the Kirby Sibs.
The family wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional staff at The Epsom Healthcare Center and Bayada Hospice who provided Mary with exceptional comfort and care.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, October 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Saturday, October 19th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the Epsom Healthcare Center, 901 Suncook Hwy, Epsom, NH 03234. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
