Salem – Mary Jane Derby passed away March 13, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital with her loving family by her side.
A lifelong resident of Salem, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Mary R. (Whelan) Derby. Educated in Salem, she graduated from Salem High School, Class of 1960. Mary Jane also graduated from Mount St. Mary College in Hooksett, NH. She interned as a dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital and worked at Malden Hospital for several years. Following her employment as a nursing assistant, she stayed at home to care for her parents. Mary Jane will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary Jane is survived by her sisters, Barbara Derby Sullivan and her husband Michael of Haverhill, Ruth C. Derby and her husband Andrew C. Young of Russell, PA; nieces and nephews, Pria Young [ wife Ashley Berggren] of London, UK , Kaitlin Dewberry [ husband Rob] of Cary NC , Jamison Young of New Hope, PA and Paul E Sullivan of Everett MA.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. To send a message of condolence to the family visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Bob Tivnan says
April 9, 2020 at 6:58 pmMary Janes Mom was my Moms best friend. Heard much laughter on our end of many long phone conversations. Sister Ruth was a dear friend of mine growing up Heart felt condolences to a GREAT Salem family. God Bless Bob Tivnan