Mary Elizabeth (Tarby) Dunkman was born in Everett on October 16th, 1928. She passed away comfortably after a brief period of failing health surrounded by her loving family on September 2nd, 2019, at 90 years. Mary attended Everett High School and Salem State College, then called Salem Teachers College. She worked as a bookkeeper/office manager for many years in Boston, first for WBCN Radio at both their Boston and NYC stations, for a large Boston Advertising Agency, then Town and Country Jewelers before starting her own minority woman owned business, progressive for the times. She operated Boston Cleaning and Equipment well into her 80's where her zest for life and overall chutzpa severed her well. I'm sure there were clients she dealt with strictly over the phone who had no idea of her advanced age. Retiring after the unexpected death of her son, Mary moved to Kennebunkport Maine with her daughter and son in law. There she enjoyed rides by the beach, local seafood and family holiday gatherings.

Mary was best known among family and friends for her cooking and especially her cole slaw. She would say the only reason people invite her to their gatherings is to bring that cole slaw! After a brief period of failing health Mary passed comfortably with her family by her side.

Mary leaves behind a legacy of stories, recipes and family;

Beloved mother of Debra and husband John Morin of Kennebunkport Maine, and the late Rogers A. Dunkman Jr. Loving daughter of the late Katherine and Joseph R. Tarby Sr. Loving wife of the late Warren L. DeChico. Cherished grandmother of Lisa and Shane Kelly of Woburn, Rene Dunkman and Mike Bussell of Everett, Rogers and wife Nancy Dunkman of Revere, Matthew and wife Lindsey Morin of Swanzey NH, Shawn Morin of Kennebunkport Maine, Katherine Morin and fiancé Daniel Cloutier of Biddeford Maine. Cherished great grandmother of Mya and Austin Kelly, Wesley and Evelyn Morin, Gabby and Mike Bussell, and Baby Girl Dunkman pending. Loving sister of the late Joseph R. Tarby Jr. Loving mother in law of Ernestine Dunkman of Revere and her son Christopher Chance.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Monday, Sept 9 ^th , at 11 am. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-6 pm. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the local Hospice of your choice or the local Animal Shelter of your choice.