Mary Teresa Mireault (Cashman) of Amherst Massachusetts passed away on September 21, 2022 at the age of 80. Mary was born on February 4, 1942, in Holyoke Ma. to Mary Cashman (Kelley) and John Cashman.

Mary grew up in Amherst and graduated from ARHS in 1960. She went right to work for Dr Hogan and then UMass Public Health. She retired from UMass as the Undergraduate Secretary of Nursing. She was a devout catholic and volunteered her time to Birthright. She met her best friend Kenneth Mireault at a dance in Amherst and married shortly after. They were married 61 years. Together they raised 7 wonderful children, whom adored their mother.

She was a devoted wife and mother, in addition, she was a loving and supportive Nana to 9 grandchildren.

Mary was the rock of her family. She was a friend to everyone she ever met.

She enjoyed working at the Farm Stand and always on the run

She loved spending time with her family at cookouts; she made the best beans and always cooked enough for a small army.

She will forever be loved and missed by her loving husband Kenneth Mireault, and children, Michelle Lazarz, Kenneth Mireault (Jr), Teresa Giordano (Jeff), Suzanne Longto (Keith), Laurie Dove (David), Christopher Mireault (Sherri, and Kathleen Foster (David). Mary was predeceased by her loving brother, Jack Cashman.

She may be gone from this earth, but she will never be forgotten.  Her love and devotion to her family and friends made this world a better place.

Her grandchildren Danielle & Tyler Lazarz; Michael, Mary & Mathew Longto; Nicholas & Christopher Foster; John & Miles Mireault will always be honored and blessed to have Nana by their side now and forever.

 A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesdsay September 27, 10:00 AM in St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst. Burial will follow in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 – 7 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers: It is Marys wish that donations be made to the St. Brigids Church.