Mary A. Cloyd Obituary
We announce the death of Mary A. Cloyd of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 94. Mary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arlene Doherty (Sererance) and Gene Doherty; her husband Richard Cooper; and her sister Barbara Scammon of Rye, NH.. She is survived by: her children, Rick Cooper (Marion) of Billerica, Karen McDonough (late Kevin) of Hanover and Lynne Cooper (Joshua Cooper) of Saugus; and her sisters, Patricia Lonergan of Portsmouth, NH and Jeanne Grivois of Brewster. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144). A prayer will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc. (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Cambridge Cemetery (76 Coolidge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) at American Cancer Society. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
