Mary Susan Hathaway

Mary Susan Hathaway, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Norwood, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on September 17, 1960, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Mary A. (Fitzgibbons) Hathaway.

Mary Susan was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts where she attended the local public schools and enjoyed attending a local day camp during the summer months. She adored her brothers, Mark and Kevin, as well as her devoted German Shepherd, King. While Mary Susan held a variety of jobs over the years, she especially enjoyed her time at Lifeworks, which gave her a profound sense of independence and joy. She remained a Walpole resident until the late 1990's, moving into a group home for adults with disabilities in Norwood.

Mary Susan was a vibrant woman who loved to go on adventures with her friends from the group home. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, attending Red Sox games, and listening to songs by her favorite musician and "boyfriend", Elvis Presley. While living in Norwood, Mary Susan took many trips, both locally and even as far as Hawaii with her friends. She also enjoyed visiting her family, smuggling cans of diet coke back home with her to enjoy later.

Mary Susan's family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff at South Norfolk County Residences, Inc. who managed the group home and made it such a wonderful place for Mary Susan to live. They would also like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Lifeworks for providing a great place to work and excellent programs for Mary Susan to participate in. Lastly, Mary Susan's family would also like to acknowledge and thank the staff at AccentCare Hospice for their kindness and professionalism during such a difficult time.

Beloved daughter of the late James A. and Mary A. (Fitzgibbons) Hathaway.

Loving sister of Mark S. Hathaway and his wife Mary of North Dighton, and the late Kevin Hathaway.

Cherished aunt of Stephen Hathaway and his wife Jess of Taunton and John Hathaway and his wife Elizabeth of Dighton.

Also survived by her great nieces, extended relatives, friends, and caregivers.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mary Susan's visitation on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial that will be follow at Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Street, Walpole, at 11:00 AM, with interment taking place at Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to Lifeworks (formerly The ARC of South Norfolk) at 789 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, MA 02090, or by visiting https://www.lifeworksarc.org