Mary (Battit) Mabardi of Lexington passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2020. She was 92 years old.

Born and raised in Somerville, Mary and her family enjoyed spending summer days at Revere Beach and Cape Cod.  She graduated Somerville High School, then went on to earn her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Boston University.  Mary was a 4th-grade teacher at the Cummings School in Somerville for many years.  She loved to sew fleece blankets for family and friends.  She loved music, especially singing.  Her voice graced the choir at St. Mary Orthodox Church for many years.  Most of all, of course, Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren.

Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Attorney Mitchell Mabardi, who passed away in 1970. Loving mother of Michelle Mabardy and her husband Chuck of Lexington. Cherished grandmother “Tete” of Carolyn, Charles, Jr. and Anthony. Dear sister of the late Agnes Battit. Mary is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID-19 limitations, a private Funeral Service will be held in St. Mary Orthodox Church on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Graveside Funeral Prayers will take place at Fairview Cemetery, 45 Fairview Ave., Hyde Park, Saturday at approximately 12:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the gate of Fairview Cemetery to join the funeral procession to the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Mary's memory to St. Mary Orthodox Church, 8 Inman St., Cambridge, MA 02139 (stmaryorthodoxchurch.org).