Mary P. Bell

(03/22/1931 – 09/14/2025)

Mary P. Bell age 94 of Rockland died Sunday, September 14, 2025. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Charles G. Bell, Jr.of Rockland, MA. Mary was the mother of William J. Bell (Paula) of Greenfield, MA, Charles G. Bell III (Linda) of Morehead City, NC, Kathryn T. Robson (Dennis) and Jean M. Bell of Rockland, MA, and the late James P. Bell.

Mary was a grandmother of 10, Rebecca Bell (Tyler Littwin) of Burlington, VT, Jennifer Glover (Joshua) and Alyson Robsonof Whitman, MA, Peter Bell (Claire Gogolen) of Harrisville, NH, Brooke Grogan (Cameron) of Greensboro, NC, Mike Bell (Kathieya) of Reading, MA, Kaitlyn Arpin (Kevin) of Lakeville, MA, Robert Bell (Brittney) of Plymouth, MA, Amanda Bell of Rockland, MA and the late Patrick Bell.

Mary was a great grandmother of 11, Brady and Ryleigh Glover, Charlie, Joseph and Kollyns Ferrara – all of Whitman, MA, Milo and Oscar Littwin of Burlington, VT, Leo Grogan of Greensboro, NC, William Bell of Rockland, MA and Henry and Charles Bell of Plymouth, MA. Mary was aunt to manynieces and nephews.

Mary was born in Ballydonaghmore, Clonmult, County Cork, Ireland. At 22 years old, Mary immigrated to the United States.Mary was a bookkeeper for Warmuth’s Restaurant in Boston, MA. While always maintaining a strong affection for Ireland, Mary became a proud U.S. Citizen in 1958. Mary married Charles in 1964, and they settled in Rockland, MA where they raised their five children. Mary was an office worker at E.T. Wright Shoe Factory, in Rockland, MA. Subsequently, Mary was a bookkeeper at Rockland Trust Company for eighteenhappy years until her retirement. Mary (and Charles) were long term communicants at St. Helen’s Church in Norwell, MA and Holy Family Church Rockland, MA. Mary loved to knit, enjoyed rides to Scituate Light with Charles on a beautiful day, faithfully watching the Kentucky Derby (every first Saturday in May) and enjoyed trips to Disney World, NC, and Ireland. The highlight of the Ireland trip was visiting with Alice (Roche) Kenneally, Mary’s best friend. Mary and Alice, born only 3 days apart, maintained a long-distance friendship for 89 yearsthrough cherished letters and phone calls.

Family and friends are welcome to Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home at 135 Union St., Rockland on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4-7PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church at 403 Union St. on Friday, September 19, at 9AM. Burial will follow the Funeral Mass at Holy Family Cemetery at 92 Centre Ave, Rockland, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwell VNA and Hospice. Please go to https://nvna.org and select “Donate” or mail donations to NVNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061.

Mary was adored by her husband Charles during their 56 years of marriage. Mary was loved by her family and friends and will be forever missed.