Mary Ann Sotir

Mary Ann (Molinari) Sotir, age 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Charlwell House in Norwood, Massachusetts. Born in Boston on January 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (DeGruttula) Molinari. Raised in the Roslindale neighborhood, Mary Ann graduated from Roslindale High School in 1962.

She married her loving husband, Charles Sotir, on October 18, 1964, at Holy Trinity Church in South Boston. They made their home in Norwood and welcomed their first daughter, Lisa. As their family grew, they moved to South Walpole, where they enjoyed putting down roots and celebrating the joy of family life with their second daughter, Stacey. Traveling was a favorite activity for Mary Ann and Charles—they often explored tropical destinations like Bermuda, Aruba, and Hawaii, usually bringing both girls along for the adventure. Back at home in Walpole, Mary Ann loved expressing her creativity by making curtains, sewing clothes for her daughters, and crafting items for her grandchildren.

Once settled in Walpole, Mary Ann took a job as a secretary with SAHM in Boston. She later worked at Heartland Drug, but after losing her husband unexpectedly in 1986, she found a position with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. A few years later, she sold her home and moved to Swan Pond neighborhood. In 1991, she joined Dental Associates of Walpole as the Pediatric Unit Coordinator, a role she cherished for 22 wonderful years before retiring in 2013.

Throughout her life, Mary Ann was deeply committed to raising awareness of Multiple Sclerosis. She participated in walk-a-thons, hosted fundraising events at her home, and never stopped advocating for the cause. While she loved staying active, she also enjoyed quiet moments curling up with a good romance novel and getting lost in a captivating story.

Above all, Mary Ann treasured her time with family. She was overjoyed to be called Nana, and she spent countless hours creating precious memories with her grandchildren.

Beloved wife of the late Charles Sotir.

Loving mother of Lisa M. Leary and her husband, Scott, of Plainville and Stacey A. Sotir, all of Plainville.

Cherished grandmother of Kayla Rose Leary and Charles Joseph "CJ" Leary.

Sister of Paul R. Molinari of Norwood.

Devoted Godmother of Beth Pindel.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mary Ann's Life Celebration on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole.

All are invited to gather in the funeral home on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 9:00 am prior to Mary Ann's Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Street, Walpole, at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Norwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary Ann's name may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association at 320 Nevada Street Suite 201 Newton, MA 02460 or by visiting www.alz.org/manh OR the National MS Society at P.O. Box 91891 Washington, DC 20090-1891 or by visiting https://www.nationalmssociety.org/