Shrewsbury – Mary A. (Boulay) Carlin, 65, died unexpectedly Friday, March 23, 2012 in her home.
She leaves her husband and best friend of 43 years, James F. Carlin, a retired Shrewsbury police officer; three wonderful sons, Christopher D. Carlin and his fiancé, Anh Dao Nguyen, of Webster, James F. Carlin Jr. of Seattle, and Shawn Carlin and his wife, Alyssa, of Fitchburg; a brother, Rahn O. Boulay and his wife, Joan, of Auburn; a sister, Darlyn A. Piuze and her husband, Roger, of Shrewsbury; four beautiful grandchildren, Gabriella, Dylan, Alivia, and Kayla; several nieces and nephews; and her little loveable furry friend, Sweet Pea.
Born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Omer N. and Helena (McLaughlin) Boulay, she graduated from Worcester Girls Trade High School with a Cosmetology Degree in 1965. After graduation, she was employed in the hair salon at the former Denholm and McKay Department Store in Worcester for five years.
In 1969, she married her longtime love Jim Carlin. They settled in Shrewsbury, where they started their family, and for the next 12 years Mrs. Carlin was delighted to be a stay-at-home mom and raise her three boys. In 1984, she joined the work force again, working for Robin Sales, Cherry and Webb, The Catalog Fashion Outlet located in Shrewsbury. For the past 10 years, she was working as the receptionist at Supercuts, also located in Shrewsbury. Yet, her true love was caring for her grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Carlin family Monday, March 26, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be held Tuesday, March 27, from the funeral home with her funeral Mass being celebrated at 10 a.m. in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury. Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury.
If you wish, memorial donations can be made to The Make A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, #201, Boston, MA 02114 ([email protected]).
